Adaptability (Maximum 10 points)
You may be awarded selection points if you can show that you or your dependants can adapt to living in Canada.
| Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
|---|---|
Spouse or common-law partner’s level of education Secondary school (high school) diploma or less: 0 points A one-year diploma, trade certificate, apprenticeship or university degree, and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 3 points A two or three-year diploma, trade certificate, apprenticeship or university degree, and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 4 points A master’s degree or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies: 5 points |
3-5 |
| Previous work in Canada You, or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner, have completed a minimum of one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit. |
5 |
| Previous study in Canada You, or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner, have completed a program of full-time study of at least two years’ duration at a post-secondary institution in Canada. You must have done this after you were 17 years old and with a valid study permit. |
5 |
| Arranged Employment in Canada You can claim five additional points if you have arranged employment as described in the Arranged Employment selection factor. |
5 |
| Relatives in Canada You, or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner, have a relative (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 residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. |
5 |
You can only count points from each category once. You can claim points from a category either for you, or for your spouse or common-law partner, but not for both. And you can only claim points for any two categories.