Officers would need to refer to the table below for awarding points to applicants for applications received prior to May 04, 2013.
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The Table for Awarding Points for Applications Received Prior to May 04, 2013 |
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The Adaptability Criteria |
Points Assigned to Applicants |
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Educational credentials of the accompanying spouse or common-law partner: The officers would need to evaluate the credentials as if the spouse or common-law partner were the principal applicants. Thereafter, they would award points as follows:
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3, 4 or 5 points |
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Previous study in Canada The officers would need to award five points if the applicant or 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 (if this took place after the age of 17 years and with valid study permits) Note: It is worth noting that this individual does not require to obtain an educational credential for earning the points, but would need to have completed a program of full-time study that has a duration of at least two years |
5 points |
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Previous work in Canada The officers would need to award five points if the applicant or accompanying spouse or common-law partner have a minimum of one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit |
5 points |
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Relatives in Canada The officers would need to award five points if the applicant or accompanying spouse or common-law partner have a relative from the list given below, who resides in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident:
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5 points |
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Arranged employment The officers would need to award five points if the applicant has earned points under the Arranged Employment in Canada criteria. This denotes Factor 5 according to the provisions specified under R76 (1) (a). |
5 points |
Source: Citizenship and Immigration
