Skilled workers can earn up to 10 adaptability points by combining several factors: their spouse's language test results, either spouse's previous study in Canada, either spouse's previous work in Canada, having a close relative already in Canada, or having a valid job offer. No single factor alone reaches the 10-point maximum — you need a combination to get there.
(1)83 (1) A maximum of 10 points for adaptability shall be awarded to a skilled worker on the basis of any combination of the following elements:
(2)(2) For the purposes of paragraphs (1)(b) and (b.1), full-time study means at least 15 hours of instruction per week during the academic year, authorized under a study permit or under section 188, at a secondary or post-secondary institution in Canada that is recognized by the provincial authorities responsible for registering, accrediting, supervising and regulating such institutions, including any period of training in the workplace that forms part of the course of instruction.
(3) and (4)(3) and (4) [Repealed, SOR/2012-274, s. 12]
(5)(5) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(d), a skilled worker shall be awarded 5 points if