OINP HCP - Points for Relatives

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Hi,

Under the OINP HCP Guide, it states that 5 points are awarded to applicants for relatives who are permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

I have a doubt whether I can claim points for my distant relatives. I have a cousin brother who is Canadian citizen and also have a niece (daughter of my cousin sister).

Can I claim points?

Regards,
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Please respond to my post; I am in hurry and do not have much time left to apply.

 

[SumH12]

Please respond to my post; I am in hurry and do not have much time left to apply.

Sorry, you cannot claim points for cousin or distant niece (daughter of cousin). Rgds.

 

[SumH12]

Extract from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers/six-selection-factors-federal-skilled-workers.html#adapt

Relatives in Canada

You, or your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is:

• living in Canada
• 18 years or older and
• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

This relative must be a:

• parent
• grandparent
• child
• grandchild
• your or your spouse’s sibling (child of your or your spouse’s parent)
• your or your spouse’s aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage)
• your or your spouse’s niece or nephew (grandchild of your or your spouse’s parent)

 

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Thanks for your reply.

 

[Harlan]

Hi

I received NOI from Ontario under HCP Stream. I did not disclose relative details in my EE profile as it would not get me any extra points. However, can I include the details of my relative (uncle-Mother's brother) in OINP application?