IMM 5257 "Funds available for my stay"

[pr_roshan]

Hi,
I'm applying for a visitor visa for my parents. I've set my father as the main applicant and my mother as the accompanying family member. In my invitation letter, I stated that although they don't need my financial support, I can support them in case of need, and attached my financial docs. Now my question is:
1- In the "Funds available" section, should I only mention the money that they'll bring with them to Canada, or should I also add my account balance?
2- Since they're applying together but each needs to fill out the form separately, if they have $5k for example, should I mention this in their form as $2500 since it's for 2 people?

Thank you for your help!

 

[steaky]

Hi,
I'm applying for a visitor visa for my parents. I've set my father as the main applicant and my mother as the accompanying family member. In my invitation letter, I stated that although they don't need my financial support, I can support them in case of need, and attached my financial docs. Now my question is:
1- In the "Funds available" section, should I only mention the money that they'll bring with them to Canada, or should I also add my account balance?
2- Since they're applying together but each needs to fill out the form separately, if they have $5k for example, should I mention this in their form as $2500 since it's for 2 people?

Thank you for your help!

1) If the main applicant has $5,000 in his bank account, then state any amount up to $5,000 as funds available.
2) Since they are traveling together, the main applicant with $5k. Funds available depends how long they are staying. Expect to increase that amount, if they are staying longer up to 6 months.