CRS Points for Step Sister

[jaysonb23]

Hi,

I hope someone can help me out here. My dad married a Canadian citizen. I have a step sister to my Dad’s new marriage.

Can I be awarded points on my CRS if I declare her to be my stepsister?

My stepmom had already started using my dad’s surname, except for my step sister who’s still using her biological dad’s name.

TIA to those who can give me answer. Thank you.

P. S. I’m referring to Express Entry CRS point system.

 

[Maverick28]

Hi,

I hope someone can help me out here. My dad married a Canadian citizen. I have a step sister to my Dad’s new marriage.

Can I be awarded points on my CRS if I declare her to be my stepsister?

My stepmom had already started using my dad’s surname, except for my step sister who’s still using her biological dad’s name.

TIA to those who can give me answer. Thank you.

P. S. I’m referring to Express Entry CRS point system.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1318&top=29

Points for siblings in Canada
You can now earn 15 additional points if you (or your spouse or common-law partner who will come with you to Canada) have a brother or sister who is:

• living in Canada and
• a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

To get these points, the brother or sister must also be

• 18 years old or older
• related by blood, marriage, common-law partnership or adoption
• have a parent in common

 

[jaysonb23]

• have a parent in common

Thanks very much for your prompt reply!