Settlement Funds

Under the Skilled Worker category of Immigration, the Canada Immigration Officer assessing an application must be satisfied that the applicant has enough funds for settlement in Canada. The funds must be transferable and net of debts or other obligations. The requirement for settlement funds is waived if the applicant has Arranged Employment in Canada.

The required settlement funds must be equal to or greater than the sums listed below for each family size.

Number of family members	Funds required
1	10,601
2	13,198
3	16,225
4	20,000
5	22,343
6	25,199
7	28,055
For each addtional person	2,856