Points for "Relatives in Canada" for Express Entry

[Rakhi5556]

Hi People,

I have an Uncle (Canadian Citizen) in Canada and he is my father's cousin. My Uncle's father and my father's father are own brothers.

Can I claim 5 points for this for Express Entry?

 

[Allie Newstorm]

Couple of days ago I’ve explained what shall one do in cases alike. However, my posts were deleted - to keep people in the unknown. I’ll say one of the things that may be useful for you, and I hope this will not be removed: never, under any circumstances, do not apply for Federal Skilled Worker under Express Entry stream from out of Canada. If you do differently, please come back to this forum and share with us how much did it really cost you not to listen to this advice.

 

[smash1984]

Hi People,

I have an Uncle (Canadian Citizen) in Canada and he is my father's cousin. My Uncle's father and my father's father are own brothers.

Can I claim 5 points for this for Express Entry?

do you mean this?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/03/express_entry_improvementsspring2017.html

 

[alfred0]

Only your siblings can get you the siblings points, not relatives like cousin, nephew, etc.

These siblings have the same father and mother as yours

It's 15 points, not 5

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

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi People,

I have an Uncle (Canadian Citizen) in Canada and he is my father's cousin. My Uncle's father and my father's father are own brothers.

Can I claim 5 points for this for Express Entry?

First, he is your more distant cousin, not your uncle.

Second, no CRS points for a cousin or an uncle.

 

[mikko008]

Hi People,

I have an Uncle (Canadian Citizen) in Canada and he is my father's cousin. My Uncle's father and my father's father are own brothers.

Can I claim 5 points for this for Express Entry?

No it won't give you five points under the Adaptability factor of the Federal Skilled Worker Class selection grid (the 67 point one). In order to claim the 5 points for Canadian relatives, 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)

 

[scylla]

Hi People,

I have an Uncle (Canadian Citizen) in Canada and he is my father's cousin. My Uncle's father and my father's father are own brothers.

Can I claim 5 points for this for Express Entry?

No

 

[Harlan]

Hi

I have my uncle (Mother's brother) who is a Canadian citizen residing in Canada. I have not claimed points in my EE profile. Can i claim points for my uncle in my OINP application?

 

[Azeus]

No it won't give you five points under the Adaptability factor of the Federal Skilled Worker Class selection grid (the 67 point one). In order to claim the 5 points for Canadian relatives, 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)

Hi, Can I get the source of this information, please..

 

[hardikacharyaame06]

Hi, Can I get the source of this information, please..

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

 

[269]

My aunt (mother's sister) is deceased. She was Canadian citizen. My uncle and my cousins are Canadian Citizen. Do i mention YES or NO in the IRCC profile Q10 with respect to family in Canada, i.e, if I have .brother or sister living in Canada who is a Canadian citizen or PR?

 

[smash1984]

My aunt (mother's sister) is deceased. She was Canadian citizen. My uncle and my cousins are Canadian Citizen. Do i mention YES or NO in the IRCC profile Q10 with respect to family in Canada, i.e, if I have .brother or sister living in Canada who is a Canadian citizen or PR?

You can't answer yes since you don't have a brother or sister there.

 

[269]

You can't answer yes since you don't have a brother or sister there.

i have my cousins here too. The drop down option says Aunt/Uncle but does not have option for cousins.

 

[smash1984]

i have my cousins here too. The drop down option says Aunt/Uncle but does not have option for cousins.

There is a difference though. There are EE points (that indicate whether you qualify to have an eligible EE profile that will be considered) and then there are CRS points. Having an uncle or aunt will not get you any CRS points but having siblings will (CRS points are the ones that get you the ITA). The cousins won't even get you EE eligibility points I believe.

 

[YVR0601]

There is a difference though. There are EE points (that indicate whether you qualify to have an eligible EE profile that will be considered) and then there are CRS points. Having an uncle or aunt will not get you any CRS points but having siblings will (CRS points are the ones that get you the ITA). The cousins won't even get you EE eligibility points I believe.

If uncles/aunts/nephews don't get us any points do we still have to declare them as it would as for proof of relationship and that would be difficult to prove