proof of funds

[wolanila]

my chinese wife was granted a visitor visa, iv read that ist a good idea to bring proof of funds and the invitation letter.  we e will be leaving in about 5 months.  Does anyone know should we gett a new letter from the bank in just before we leave or can we use the same one that we gave to the VO?

[steaky]

As long as your wife has a valid visitor visa, there is no need for the bank letter.  Just board the plane with the Chinese passport and visitor visa.  At the Canadian port of entry, both of you shall fill out a separate declaration card.  The Border Officer did not mention the bank letter and invitation letter.

[wolanila]

Thanks for your reply, I just asked because I was reading on the cic website that may be asked for proof of funds and your invitation letter in the airport by the boarder officers and I wanted to be clear on it, im the kind of person that likes to cross all his T's and dot all his I's, yet my spelling and grammer are atrotious.  Maybe that is just for the people comming in on the visa waver program.  Do you have any input on my other question about the transit visa?  I really think its great how friendly and helpful everyone is on this forum.  Most other forum iv been to have alot of trash talk in them lol.  not that there is not a few bad apples in every place but I have notice that most of the people here genuinly just want to help each other.  its great to see, thanks again for your reply I do appritiate it.

[KhalidIraq]

my chinese wife was granted a visitor visa, iv read that ist a good idea to bring proof of funds and the invitation letter.  we e will be leaving in about 5 months.  Does anyone know should we gett a new letter from the bank in just before we leave or can we use the same one that we gave to the VO?

The CBSA officer will ask you nothing regarding the visitor visa, however he/she will refer you to the immigration section. There you may be asked to declare the funds you carry. You should carry amount close to the amount you had stated in your application for your TRV.
I wish you a wonderful journey!

[wolanila]

does it have to be money value like cash or travellers checks or can we bring a bank statement?

[KhalidIraq]

does it have to be money value like cash or travellers checks or can we bring a bank statement?

I think a bank statement won't work at a Canadian Port of Entry, however that is only my opinion.

[wolanila]

so cash or travellers checks?

[KhalidIraq]

so cash or travellers checks?

I think a combination of both will a good proof of funds, in case you're asked to show up money. Remember NOT to carry $10,000 or more in cash.
Hope you'll have a pleasant and safe journey!

[KhalidIraq]

Most of the times the officer will not count the 'actual' money & accept what we say!

[wolanila]

is travellers checks considered cash?  if so how can we bring in the amount that we applied for the visa with if its over 10,000

[KhalidIraq]

is travellers checks considered cash?  if so how can we bring in the amount that we applied for the visa with if its over 10,000

How much had you stated on your TRV application?

[wolanila]

15000

[wolanila]

I thought you could take in over 10000 as long as you declare it?

[KhalidIraq]

I thought you could take in over 10000 as long as you declare it?

Hello;
My advice is to carry about $6000 in cash, and about $7000 in travelers cheques; if it's possible for you. A TRAVELER'S CHEQUE is not considered cash.
The amount that was declared on your TRV application includes the air line ticket.

[wolanila]

the trv application said that the airline ticket and accomidations are paid for by her mother in law