I’m a permanent resident already living in the USA but haven’t moved to Canada yet. Now my question is my sister is also applying for the same and would like to know if she can get the blood relation points from me? I know she definitely can get the points but the doubt is do I need to be living in Canada mandatorily to get those points?
I’m a permanent resident already living in the USA but haven’t moved to Canada yet. Now my question is my sister is also applying for the same and would like to know if she can get the blood relation points from me? I know she definitely can get the points but the doubt is do I need to be living in Canada mandatorily to get those points?
Thanks for the info. Please don't misunderstand but do you have any link/URL from Canadian gov that states this? Just want to confirm since even you might have read this somewhere.
You'll need to be in Canada before she can claim point because she'll need to submit proof of your residence in Canada which is usually your PR card or CoPR (as some people say) and utility bills in your name.
Additional points for candidates with siblings in Canada
The Express Entry system will begin awarding 15 points to candidates with siblings in Canada.
To get these points, candidates will need to show that the sibling is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is living in Canada and is 18 years of age or older.
The sibling in Canada must share a mother or father with the principal Express Entry applicant or their spouse or common-law partner. This relationship can be through blood, marriage, common-law partnership or adoption.
Studies have shown that as newcomers build a new life in Canada, those with siblings benefit by having improved integration into Canadian society.
You'll need to be in Canada before she can claim point because she'll need to submit proof of your residence in Canada which is usually your PR card or CoPR (as some people say) and utility bills in your name.
Why is it difficult to get utility bills? This should be very easy if you are living in Canada. You'll also want to provide additional proof such as evidence you are working in Canada.
Why is it difficult to get utility bills? This should be very easy if you are living in Canada. You'll also want to provide additional proof such as evidence you are working in Canada.
Ah - got it. In that case your sibling cannot claim the points. You need to be living in Canada for your sibling to claim the points.
Not an option to try to claim the points even though not qualified since this would require your sibling to lie in their application. Your sibling needs to avoid misrepresenting this in the application - great way to end up with a 5 year ban from Canada.
