family relative in Canada proof for PR

[ultra99]

My wife and I have relatives in Canada and we can claim points for that. But I understand that just 1 relative is enough to claim the points, do we need to declare all relatives and proof of documents? Or me (main applicant) can just declare 1 or 2 relatives?

 

[Asivad Anac]

My wife and I have relatives in Canada and we can claim points for that. But I understand that just 1 relative is enough to claim the points, do we need to declare all relatives and proof of documents? Or me (main applicant) can just declare 1 or 2 relatives?

Having relative(s) gets no CRS points. It does give 5 points for Adaptability on the FSWP 100 points grid. But that's true for having 1 or 10 relatives.
You are free to declare as many as you want - CIC stops caring after the first one and that too is mandatory only if you need those 5 points to get to 67 and beyond.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

 

[ultra99]

Having relative(s) gets no CRS points. It does give 5 points for Adaptability on the FSWP 100 points grid. But that's true for having 1 or 10 relatives.
You are free to declare as many as you want - CIC stops caring after the first one and that too is mandatory only if you need those 5 points to get to 67 and beyond.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

thanks. the reason I asked is because of this:

Purpose

To validate a claim of, and award points associated with, having a relative in Canada who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Document requirements

This documentations is required if the applicant indicates that they, or their spouse or common-law partner, have a family member in Canada who is a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen.
A copy of both sides of the family member's Canadian citizenship document, Canadian birth certificate and/or permanent resident card must be provided.
Evidence that the family member currently resides in Canada must be provided through documents such as a residential lease, mortgage documents, utility bills, etc.
The documents should be current to the six months prior to submission.
Proof of the relationship of the applicant or the spouse or common-law partner to the family member must also be provided through documents such as a birth certificate, an official document naming the applicant as a parent, a copy of the inside back cover of the relative’s passport showing the relative’s parents.

Individuals who must submit this documentation

The principal applicant
Their spouse or common-law partner

They require both to declare...

 

[Asivad Anac]

thanks. the reason I asked is because of this:
They require both to declare...

I believe that doesn't mean that both spouses have to declare. It probably means that the PA will declare if it is their brother and the spouse will declare if it is their sister, for instance. Both the spouses do not have to declare if collectively for the same relative AND both the spouses don't have to individually declare 1 relative each to get those 5 points.

 

[Aashy09]

Hi can we claim 5 points under fsw grid system if we have a first cousin who's canadian citizen?

 

[Mthornt]

Hi can we claim 5 points under fsw grid system if we have a first cousin who's canadian citizen?

I don't think cousins apply...

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

Relatives in Canada
You, or, if it applies, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative, either a

parent,
grandparent,
child,
grandchild,
child of a parent (sibling),
child of a grandparent (aunt or uncle), or
grandchild of a parent (niece or nephew), who is
living in Canada
18 years or older and
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

 

[dnicole]

Good day! I hope someone can help me with my dilemma.

I have an aunt (mother's sister) who is a citizen of Canada. She has provided me with her passport as proof. I can also get the birth certificates of both mu mom and my aunt.

However, I cannot supply a document that states she is currently residing there as all their bills are named to her husband. It would also be an added hassle to provide a marriage contract and other things. What else can I give aside from the passport if I don't have any other proof that she is currently in Canada. She earns from her business here in our home country.

I am more for stating the truth that I have a relative in Canada and getting points is my next priority. Hope someone can help.