Landing Proof of Funds

[DJ1234]

Hey,

I am reading about people being asked for proof of funds when landing. Why do you have to provide proof of funds when you have already provided this as part of the EE application after ITA? What if you are full-time employed will a confirmation of employment letter be accepted instead of proof of funds?

I had to submit proof of funds for my FSW inland application of approx. $15,000 so I don't understand why I would have to do it at the border again when landing!

Also, if they wont grant your residency at the border due to not having the above can you get back in on your work permit once its still valid, or do they take that too and you loose your status?

Thanks,

John

 

[Andre_Smol]

In my case, they also asked for POF at landing but I simply showed the exact same proof I privided along with my application without any issues.

As far as I know, the whole point of providing POF is to ensure that people have the funds to help them settle in Canada. So its only obvious that you only really need those after landing. Thats exactly why they ask you again then, since that is when you will actually need the funds to get settled in canada.

Early on, when you apply, you show POF to show that you will have the funds to settle once your application gets approved and when you land you are still supposed to have those same funds to settle with.

 

[MrTee]

In my case, they also asked for POF at landing but I simply showed the exact same proof I privided along with my application without any issues.

As far as I know, the whole point of providing POF is to ensure that people have the funds to help them settle in Canada. So its only obvious that you only really need those after landing. Thats exactly why they ask you again then, since that is when you will actually need the funds to get settled in canada.

Early on, when you apply, you show POF to show that you will have the funds to settle once your application gets approved and when you land you are still supposed to have those same funds to settle with.

did you got a new updated document or just used the old dated, any way in your case AOR to landing is about 3 months ... but are we suppose to get an updated POF say if we are landing after 89 month after AOR?

 

[Andre_Smol]

did you got a new updated document or just used the old dated, any way in your case AOR to landing is about 3 months ... but are we suppose to get an updated POF say if we are landing after 89 month after AOR?

Sure, if a lot of time has passed, it is probably safer to use a new document. Even something simple like a print-out of your latest bank statement should be enough. In my case, officer spent maybe 2 seconds looking at pof and just wrote down the total.

But in any case, you have to show that you have the necessary funds to sttle in canada, when you do your landing. Some people arent even asked at landing but since you dont know whether they will ask for not, you should always carry POF when you land.

 

[Djikstra]

Sure, if a lot of time has passed, it is probably safer to use a new document. Even something simple like a print-out of your latest bank statement should be enough. In my case, officer spent maybe 2 seconds looking at pof and just wrote down the total.

But in any case, you have to show that you have the necessary funds to sttle in canada, when you do your landing. Some people arent even asked at landing but since you dont know whether they will ask for not, you should always carry POF when you land.

Just wondering...if cash is an acceptable POF for landing? Has anyone used it?

 

[LokiJr01]

For landing POF they usually accept only cash or bank draft

 

[haznac]

I thought you are not allowed to carry on you more than $10k?

 

[Meya06]

I thought you are not allowed to carry on you more than $10k?

There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can bring into or take out of Canada, but if you have value at $10k or more you have to declare.

 

[MrTee]

For landing POF they usually accept only cash or bank draft

but I thought most people would just show bank statement ?

 

[Meya06]

but I thought most people would just show bank statement ?

Yes, just current bank statement.

 

[Andre_Smol]

but I thought most people would just show bank statement ?

I would say bank statement would be by far the most common option. I know that personally I wouldnt feel comfortable traveling with that much money, unless it was absolutely necessary.

 

[LokiJr01]

In general...the funds must be in cash...whether it's cash on hand, bank draft, or Canadian bank statement.

Meaning you can't go to Canada and show immigration a stock or property certificate and say that's the proof that you have money. Whatever you own back home that was meant to be your source of funds, it needs to be converted to cash by the time you land in Canada

 

[cezil_22]

In general...the funds must be in cash...whether it's cash on hand, bank draft, or Canadian bank statement.

Meaning you can't go to Canada and show immigration a stock or property certificate and say that's the proof that you have money. Whatever you own back home that was meant to be your source of funds, it needs to be converted to cash by the time you land in Canada

Hi po, im an outland applicant from philippines.. I will make my landing in canada on january, im wondering, how much money should i bring?
Will my updated bank statement and 2k cash on hand suffice?

 

[nomik]

Hello all,

I have my landing interview at the Etobicoke office in a few days. Regarding POF, is it ok if, instead of bank statements I initially provided upon applying (FSW - Inland), I provide a job offer I received last month as well as an employment letter on behalf of my wife?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Ariak]

Hi all,

I had got the bank issued stamped letter at the time of submission of express entry docs . Will I need the updated bank "stamped" statement letter again at the time of landing or will latest bank issued statement (ie print out without stamp work)?