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[TRes1]

Yes, can be done and one is of my colleagues (already moved to Canada) used it as sole proof of funds along with the EPF act that mentions that you are able to withdraw the funds upon receipt of PR. I have attached the link to the EPF act on one of my previous posts. I too used it for my application.

Hi Ashan,

I've a got a few questions regarding the POF.

I'm thinking of showing a combination of my EPF, ETF and bank savings as POF.

Are the EPF and ETF statements sufficient or do we need to also get a letter from them confirming the balance?

Also do the EPF statements have to stamped or signed by the authorities to show that they are official documents?

 

[Heshan]

Hi Ashan,

I've a got a few questions regarding the POF.

I'm thinking of showing a combination of my EPF, ETF and bank savings as POF.

Are the EPF and ETF statements sufficient or do we need to also get a letter from them confirming the balance?

Also do the EPF statements have to stamped or signed by the authorities to show that they are official documents?

Yes, you can show both EPF and ETF funds as POF. The amount of money you need depends on the no of applicants / family members. Please refer below link to get an idea on how much money you need to show.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

If you are going to show EPF/ETF as POF you need to get it from the relevant authorities.

• For EPF - You need to go to EPF Department near Central Bank to get the balance confirmation
• For ETF - You need to visit Labour Department, Narahenpita

 

[Kathik2]

Anyone showed EPF balance statement as POF?

Have the same doubt here
What documents did central bank want to issue a balance statement? Do they certify it?

 

[babyshamini14]

It took me 7 times to get a 7 in writing for IELTS. same Story like you. For reading, you can improve your score by doing pastpapers under exam conditions. But for writing, you really have to improve grammar mistakes. Don't write too long sentences. My advice is to go to this site IELTSAdvantage.com. Download their free material. Follow the essay structures it has given. If you still get a 6.5 after correcting grammar and following the structure, then apply for a re-correction. that's how I got a 7 in the Writing module, overall was a 8.5 though.

Did u join in ietls advantage VIP class...or just the sample will help

 

[moonpie92]

Hi all...

My father gifted me with a portion of the funds required for me to settle in Canada. I consulted a lawyer regarding a 'gift deed' but they said they cannot issue such a thing for Sri Lanka but could produce a signed affidavit from my father making a declaration that such a transfer was made.

Would this be sufficient?

Thanks all.

 

[anu1990]

Did u join in ietls advantage VIP class...or just the sample will help

What I did was just following IELTSAdvantage youtube videos, Joining 1Dollar classes and scooping out all the free materials in their website. This is good if you are stuck in that 6.5 in writing module. Otherwise if you need improvement in all 4 models( you must have realised your weak areas after taking couple of IELTS exams), then VIP course would be a better option. Its expensive but I cannot guarantee of any Sri lankan class that can teach IELTS better. My other advice for you is to read and finish at least 2 English novels along with IELTS practice exams. Surprisingly that really worked for me in the end.

 

[anu1990]

Hi all...

My father gifted me with a portion of the funds required for me to settle in Canada. I consulted a lawyer regarding a 'gift deed' but they said they cannot issue such a thing for Sri Lanka but could produce a signed affidavit from my father making a declaration that such a transfer was made.

Would this be sufficient?

Thanks all.

They can do it but the sri lankan lawyers don't know the so called " gift deed" norm. You should ask them to follow the same format as how when someone gift a land or a property to a family member (thagi Oppuwa), Only in this case its cash. Try with a couple of others. When you meet them, just google the gift deed format for canada and show them. They would understand your requirement. I got my affidavit done in this way.

 

[Kathik2]

can someone help regarding PCC from Sri lanka. I was born and living in SL all my life . have travelled to several countries on holidays. So is it necessary to remove these days I was out of sri lanka on Holiday ?
please advise

 

[anu1990]

can someone help regarding PCC from Sri lanka. I was born and living in SL all my life . have travelled to several countries on holidays. So is it necessary to remove these days I was out of sri lanka on Holiday ?
please advise

If you arn't suppose to get Police reports for any other countries I don't think you have to remove those days... Just an Opinion. Besides IRCC will see the stamps on passport anyway.

 

[babyshamini14]

What I did was just following IELTSAdvantage youtube videos, Joining 1Dollar classes and scooping out all the free materials in their website. This is good if you are stuck in that 6.5 in writing module. Otherwise if you need improvement in all 4 models( you must have realised your weak areas after taking couple of IELTS exams), then VIP course would be a better option. Its expensive but I cannot guarantee of any Sri lankan class that can teach IELTS better. My other advice for you is to read and finish at least 2 English novels along with IELTS practice exams. Surprisingly that really worked for me in the end.

How to join that one dollar class?

 

[jayson_mires]

can someone help regarding PCC from Sri lanka. I was born and living in SL all my life . have travelled to several countries on holidays. So is it necessary to remove these days I was out of sri lanka on Holiday ?
please advise

Sri Lanka PCC is given for range of dates. They dont give for period you were out of Sri Lanka for a lengthy duration.

 

[anu1990]

How to join that one dollar class?

Just go to their website and provide your email. They will send emails when they have those courses.

 

[Kathik2]

Sri Lanka PCC is given for range of dates. They dont give for period you were out of Sri Lanka for a lengthy duration.

Thank you for your response.
i would have been abroad for a maximum 6 weeks the longest. So it necessary to remove these days as out of sri lanka.

 

[babyshamini14]

Just go to their website and provide your email. They will send emails when they have those.

Thank u so much

 

[jayson_mires]

Thank you for your response.
i would have been abroad for a maximum 6 weeks the longest. So it necessary to remove these days as out of sri lanka.

I am not sure whether you should include that-if it was a holiday or something. Because they will clearly leave that part out, and you have to justify to CIC where you were. In my case i spent 3 years outside Sri Lanka studying, and 1 year outside working. In the PCC, SL Police have left those parts out (For which i needed to get from the countries i was residing in).

We had also gone on holidays-but never more than 2 weeks, didnt include such dates for PCC.

However one suggestion, is be very very careful about how you record your travel dates. There is a chance CIC compare all your days against police clearances. Fortunately some countries provide a general police clearance without specific date ranges. In Sri Lanka though, they provide date range!