Shall I decline the ITA or take a leap of faith?

[hasanaliii]

I claimed 15 points for a sibling in Canada
My sister is a PR and has documents like PR Card Bank Statement with address on it and provincial ID or health card too

But the problem is she has not been in Canada since January 2024
Does it matter?
A lot of forum say residency is proved by only recent bank statements with address on them

If that is the case I might not get the points and get rejected and I might also miss a few cutoffs during the process.

Please help!
Is it worth taking the shot by attaching her PR and Bank Statements with address?
Or do I stand no chance

 

[alinakhan12]

Hey! From what I understand, to claim sibling points under Express Entry, your sibling must currently reside in Canada. Just having a PR card isn’t enough — IRCC usually looks for proof like recent utility bills, bank statements, or provincial ID showing they live there now. If your sister hasn’t been in Canada since January 2024, it might raise questions. You can still take the shot, but be ready to explain and provide strong proof. If possible, try to get the most recent document with a Canadian address. Good luck!

 

[hasanaliii]

Hey! From what I understand, to claim sibling points under Express Entry, your sibling must currently reside in Canada. Just having a PR card isn’t enough — IRCC usually looks for proof like recent utility bills, bank statements, or provincial ID showing they live there now. If your sister hasn’t been in Canada since January 2024, it might raise questions. You can still take the shot, but be ready to explain and provide strong proof. If possible, try to get the most recent document with a Canadian address. Good luck!

What I don’t understand is how are healthcards or provincial ID prove someone is living there? My sister has these IDs, but she came back to India to submit her thesis and had to stay back for reasons, she isnt living in Canada today, but she has those cards that prove residency. All this doesn’t seem to make sense

 

[Copingwithlife]

What I don’t understand is how are healthcards or provincial ID prove someone is living there? My sister has these IDs, but she came back to India to submit her thesis and had to stay back for reasons, she isnt living in Canada today, but she has those cards that prove residency. All this doesn’t seem to make sense

Healthcard doesn’t prove residency

Plus if she’s been gone that long , she hasn’t met the required number of days living in the province to get healthcare

Ontario for example

To be eligible for OHIP, you need to establish residency in Ontario, be physically present in the province for at least 153 days in any 12-month period, and make Ontario your primary residence. You also cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residency.

Key word . PHYSICALLY PRESENT

“But the problem is she has not been in Canada since January 2024”

Confusing why one think she’s still a resident .

Hence they aren’t a resident

 

[hasanaliii]

Healthcard doesn’t prove residency

Plus if she’s been gone that long , she hasn’t met the required number of days living in the province to get healthcare

Ontario for example

To be eligible for OHIP, you need to establish residency in Ontario, be physically present in the province for at least 153 days in any 12-month period, and make Ontario your primary residence. You also cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residency.

Key word . PHYSICALLY PRESENT

Hence they aren’t a resident

Same question for provincial id then? How does that verify residence

 

[nzkko]

Same question for provincial id then? How does that verify residence

It is just one piece of evidence. In any case, when you apply for PR you have to indicate where your sister lives in the family information section. So if she doesn't live in Canada then you won't be able to claim these points.

 

[hasanaliii]

It is just one piece of evidence. In any case, when you apply for PR you have to indicate where your sister lives in the family information section. So if she doesn't live in Canada then you won't be able to claim these points.

Yes that’s true.
That is then I think I’ll decline it today and hope things get better

 

[andrews17]

Duplicate thread

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Thread 'Shall I decline the ITA?'

Sunday at 2:53 AM

I recieved the ITA at 481 CRS in the express entry education draw this month
The cutoff was 479
Due to some reason my sister who is a PR has not been in Canada since January 2024

I think I might not be able to get those crucial 15 points
Shall I decline the invitation now and wait for another education draw?
My score will be 466 now and will drop to 461 in June end due to age factor

Please help

• hasanaliii
• Replies: 10
• Forum: Quebec Immigration

 

[hasanaliii]

Duplicate thread

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Thread 'Shall I decline the ITA?'

Sunday at 2:53 AM

I recieved the ITA at 481 CRS in the express entry education draw this month
The cutoff was 479
Due to some reason my sister who is a PR has not been in Canada since January 2024

I think I might not be able to get those crucial 15 points
Shall I decline the invitation now and wait for another education draw?
My score will be 466 now and will drop to 461 in June end due to age factor

Please help

• hasanaliii
• Replies: 10
• Forum: Quebec Immigration

I think I has posted that in a specific Quebec thread, sorry I am new here