Factor 6 – Adaptability
(maximum 10 points)
You can receive a maximum of 10 points based on any combination of the elements listed below:

1. Accompanying Spouse / Common-Law Partner’s Education:
Secondary school diploma or less
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship (not university) and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
A master’s or Ph.D. and completed at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies
Not Applicable
2. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has studied in Canada
No, or has less than two years post-secondary education in Canada
Completed at least two years of post-secondary education in Canada since the age of 17
3. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has worked in Canada
No, or has worked full-time in Canada for less than one year
Worked full-time in Canada for at least one year
4. Principal Applicant has obtained points under Factor 5, Arranged Employment
You are not eligible to claim points on this question as you do not have arranged employment under Factor 5.
5. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-Law Partner has family in Canada
No family in Canada
Family in Canada (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, niece, nephew, child or grandchild, spouse or common-law partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada)