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Popat

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Hello all,

I just want to know if I can use my 403 (b) account statements as proof of fund. Is that acceptable?
 
Generally retirement accounts are NOT considered for proof of funds. From the CIC documents upload page:

If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile. This must:
  • list of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months,
  • list all outstanding debts, such as credit cards and loans,
  • be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution, and include your name and the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address).
 
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Generally retirement accounts are NOT considered for proof of funds. From the CIC documents upload page:

If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile. This must:
  • list of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months,
  • list all outstanding debts, such as credit cards and loans,
  • be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution, and include your name and the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address).

I hope thread below helps you too.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-im...s/us-ira-401k-as-proof-of-funds.371330/page-2
 
I used 401k funds with no issue. You can liquidate them at any time; that's what CIC cares about.