Canadian Relationship

[Halimaade93]

I am a PA and I don't have any relative in canada, but my hubby has a niece who is permanent resident in Alberta with the same surname. Can I choose her as my canadian relative?

Suggestion please!

 

[EE456]

I am a PA and I don't have any relative in canada, but my hubby has a niece who is permanent resident in Alberta with the same surname. Can I choose her as my canadian relative?

Suggestion please!

No.

 

[SumH12]

I am a PA and I don't have any relative in canada, but my hubby has a niece who is permanent resident in Alberta with the same surname. Can I choose her as my canadian relative?

Suggestion please!

Yes if she is daughter of your spouse’s sibling (his brother or his sister).

Source: 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

A 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)

Although you cannot claim points for CRS (but you may claim five points for eligibility... FSWP eligibility score out of 100)