Blood relation points for Express Entry

[Jng8358]

Guys,

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?

Any response will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Guys,

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?

Any response will be appreciated. Thanks!

No, she can't. You need to actually be living in Canada.

 

[Jng8358]

No, she can't. You need to actually be living in Canada.

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.

 

[ersandee]

No, she can't. You need to actually be living in Canada.

+1

you can google it out.

 

[Jng8358]

+1

you can google it out.

I tried already but couldn't find anything helpful that's why I brought up this topic here.

 

[MARYKE4NNY]

I tried already but couldn't find anything helpful that's why I brought up this topic here.

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.

 

[ersandee]

I tried already but couldn't find anything helpful that's why I brought up this topic here.

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.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/03/express_entry_improvementsspring2017.html#targetText=Additional points for candidates with siblings in Canada,years of age or older.

 

[Jng8358]

Although the rule is not helping to my sister, thank you all the providing your feedback. Really appreciate it.

 

[Jng8358]

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.

I have PR card but will find it difficult to get utility bills.

 

[scylla]

I have PR card but will find it difficult to get utility bills.

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.

 

[Jng8358]

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.

That's because I'm currently in the USA not Canada.

 

[scylla]

That's because I'm currently in the USA not 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.