Maximize Your Adaptability Score with a Canadian Relative
Which Close Relatives Qualify You for 5 Extra Immigration Points?
Summary
Having a close relative in Canada can significantly aid your Federal Skilled Worker application by granting 5 adaptability points, which can be the difference between meeting and missing the 67-point eligibility mark. Your relative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently living in Canada, and can include parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, or nephews. Leveraging this adaptability criterion can strengthen your profile and improve your chances of securing permanent residence.
On This Page You Will Find:
- Summary: A concise overview of how having a close relative in Canada can earn you extra adaptability points under the Federal Skilled Worker eligibility grid.
- Outline of Key Sections:
- Benefit of Having a Relative in Canada
- Defining a Close Relative and Eligibility
Benefit of Having a Relative in Canada
Under the Federal Skilled Worker Program’s 100-point selection grid, applicants must score at least 67 to qualify for permanent residence. One of the six selection factors is Adaptability, worth up to 10 points. Having a qualifying relative in Canada can earn you 5 adaptability points, bringing you closer to that 67-point threshold.
- These points recognize the support network and increased likelihood of successful settlement when you have family already established in Canada.
- Adaptability points apply whether you are the principal applicant or your spouse/common-law partner if they meet the same criteria.
Defining a Close Relative and Eligibility
To qualify for the 5 adaptability points, your relative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is physically residing in Canada. Eligible relationships include:
- Parent or grandparent
- Child or grandchild
- Spouse or common-law partner
- Brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew
Both you and your accompanying spouse or common-law partner can claim these points, but only once per application. Having multiple relatives does not increase the points beyond the 5-point maximum for this factor.
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