Claim of sibling points
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Here is the rule:
"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." https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/03/express_entry_improvementsspring2017.html
Therefore your brother must live in Canada. You will be asked to upload a "proof of Residency in Canada of sibling" if you receive an ITA.
"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." https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/03/express_entry_improvementsspring2017.html
Therefore your brother must live in Canada. You will be asked to upload a "proof of Residency in Canada of sibling" if you receive an ITA.
Hi...
I have very similar situation..My brother Got his PR last week As he did his landing. I am going to claims points for my sibling. He was in Canada since 4 years. You need signed COPR, Passport And Birth Certificate that shown your parents name, Proof Of Canada Residency such as Utility Bill Or Residence Lease not older than 6 months.
Thanks,
Krunal
I have very similar situation..My brother Got his PR last week As he did his landing. I am going to claims points for my sibling. He was in Canada since 4 years. You need signed COPR, Passport And Birth Certificate that shown your parents name, Proof Of Canada Residency such as Utility Bill Or Residence Lease not older than 6 months.
Thanks,
Krunal
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That doesn't prove that he's living in Canada.
"Evidence that the family member currently resides in Canada must be provided (a residential lease, mortgage documents, utility bills, etc.).
- The documents must show their address in Canada and should be recent (dated within six months prior to submission)."
Yes you can but you have to prove them that your brother’s intention to live there in Canada until the final decision been made on your application other wise you can’t claim
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Did it work? I mean claim sibling points by PR card or COPR letter when your brother has done just soft landing and not actually residing there...
Did it work? I mean claim sibling points by PR card or COPR letter when your brother has done just soft landing and not actually residing there...
No - this won't work. You need to provide a lot more proof than just the COPR. You need evidence your sibling is actually living in Canada.
Thanks for the clarification. How about the possibility, having a license or utility bill but not actually living in Canada, like visiting once in two weeks or a month? Will these be enough to claim the points....
My brother is at 452 points currently, I have a Canada PR but not residing in Canada (have PR card and COPR letter). My idea is to go to Canada, get those utility bills or lease or bank statement (whatever) and return to US but show them to add 15 points in addition. If needed, I will visit Canada every weekend. Please suggest.