Can I get CRS points if my brother or sister is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?

Yes. The CRS includes an additional points category for candidates who have a sibling living in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident. To claim these points, the sibling must be 18 years of age or older and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time you submit your Express Entry profile.

These sibling points are awarded in the "additional points" section of the CRS rather than the core human capital section. They represent a modest but real addition to your score, recognizing that having a family member already established in Canada improves economic and social integration outcomes. Only biological siblings and legally adopted siblings qualify — extended family members such as cousins, aunts, or uncles do not.

You can only claim sibling points once regardless of how many siblings are Canadian. Additionally, the sibling's status must be verified at the application stage — if you receive an ITA and submit an application, IRCC will require proof of the relationship and the sibling's Canadian status. Keep in mind that these points, while helpful, are unlikely on their own to make or break your eligibility for a draw; they work best as a complement to a strong overall profile.