Adaptability Points

Factor 6

Adaptability

(maximum of 10 points)

If you have a spouse or common‑law partner, points for each element
can be awarded only once, either for you or for your
spouse or common‑law partner (except for the points under Adaptability
criteria “A” below).

Use the chart below to determine your points. Even if you qualify
under several criteria, you will be awarded a maximum of 10 points.

Adaptability criteriaPoints
A. 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 diploma, trade certificate, apprenticeship,
    or university degree of two years or more 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
B. Previous study in Canada:

  • You or your accompanying spouse or
    common-law partner studied at a post-secondary institution
    in Canada for at least two years on a full-time basis. This
    must have been done after the age of 17 and with a valid
    study permit.
5
C. Previous work in Canada:

  • You or your accompanying spouse or
    common-law partner completed a minimum of one year of full-time
    work in Canada on a valid work permit.
5
D. Arranged employment:

  • You earned points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment.
5
E. Relatives in Canada:

  • You or your accompanying spouse or
    common-law partner has a relative, i.e. parent, grandparent,
    child, grandchild, child of a parent, (sibling), child of
    a grandparent, (aunt/uncle), or grandchild of a parent, (niece
    or nephew), who lives in Canada and is a Canadian citizen
    or permanent resident.
5

Score ______

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