Proof of funds documents

[MoatazEissa]

Dear All,

Two Questions please:

1- Does 3 Month bank statement suffice as an evidence or it should be accompanied by a letter from bank to confirm the closing amount ?


2- Now i am able to show more funds than initially mentioned in my application to CIO , shall i do that and modify the forms or it will not make any difference ? ( both amounts are higher than the minumum limit for a family of 3)

Thanks and Ramadan Kareem

 

[MoatazEissa]

I thought it is a simple question , any ideas ?

 

[wilson]

Hi,
There is no additional benefit on doing anything more on POF as you have already declared the minimum requirement. Let it stay as it is until and unless there is any further querry from VO.

 

[MoatazEissa]

Thanks Wilson, So 3 Months bank statement is enough evidence or it should be supported by a letter from the bank ?

 

[gcctocanada]

MoatazEissa, bank certificate not just the bank statement only. Ask for a bank certificate. Amount that is a little bit higher than the required amount (for flactuation of exchange rate) is enough.

 

[MoatazEissa]

MoatazEissa, bank certificate not just the bank statement only. Ask for a bank certificate. Amount that is a little bit higher than the required amount (for flactuation of exchange rate) is enough.

Thanks

 

[Umair]

Dear MoatazEissa,

As I inquired from a friend in Embassy he advised that do not include bank statement or certificate with your documents as it will also be verified, it is better if you just include a letter and mention therein about your expected funds, properties or any car which can be sold at the time when your case is finalised to complete their requirement. I think I is viable rather than stuck huge amount of CAD in a bank for more than one year.

Umair

 

[MoatazEissa]

Dear MoatazEissa,

As I inquired from a friend in Embassy he advised that do not include bank statement or certificate with your documents as it will also be verified, it is better if you just include a letter and mention therein about your expected funds, properties or any car which can be sold at the time when your case is finalised to complete their requirement. I think I is viable rather than stuck huge amount of CAD in a bank for more than one year.

Umair

Dear Umair,

Thanks for your reply, I got your point , but without including evidence of fund with the application , I am afraid it might give a chance for rejection, may be they will accept the letter and proceed with your case till the visa issuance and then ask for POF or may be not.
may be it is better to play it safe and include bank statement and remaintain the balance only if they asked for an update. I am not sure but these are my thoughts

 

[gcctocanada]

Brother, My agent advised to attached the bank certificate...this is clear in the system, we should not base our future just because one guy from the embassy said so. The person who will evaluate your paper is a well trained visa officer, not just an embassy personnel. So if the requirement says POF of CAD______, then be it...standard. anybody evaluating your papers will not have doubt that it is your money and you want to immigrate to Canada.

 

[edidigit]

Brother, My agent advised to attached the bank certificate...this is clear in the system, we should not base our future just because one guy from the embassy said so. The person who will evaluate your paper is a well trained visa officer, not just an embassy personnel. So if the requirement says POF of CAD______, then be it...standard. anybody evaluating your papers will not have doubt that it is your money and you want to immigrate to Canada.

It is not clear for me whether hey need a bank certificate that stated how much money u have in your account ? or they need 3 months statement ? would you please anybody clarify on this?

 

[gcctocanada]

I submitted bank cetificate stating how much I have in that account like 23,600CAD, with date of request and signed by the bank manager (HSBC), here in GCC they also put a bank stamp of sort. I have the amount there only for 3months+days. My lawyer said, its okey. If you have bank statement, No harm in attaching it, make your case more strong in the POF.

Well you can wait for other seniors to response. the above statement is just my experience. ;D

 

[MoatazEissa]

I submitted bank cetificate stating how much I have in that account like 23,600CAD, with date of request and signed by the bank manager (HSBC), here in GCC they also put a bank stamp of sort. I have the amount there only for 3months+days. My lawyer said, its okey. If you have bank statement, No harm in attaching it, make your case more strong in the POF.

Well you can wait for other seniors to response. the above statement is just my experience. ;D

very logical reply , lets play it safe , i will go and ask for that letter tomorrow , do you know how long time does it take to be issued ?

Thanks

 

[gcctocanada]

the same day for HSBC...GCC that is...

 

[MoatazEissa]

the same day for HSBC...GCC that is...

which country of GCC you live ? I like in KSA

 

[gcctocanada]

Bahrain