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The primary applicant should be carrying the POF (for all members) at the time of landing...(Primary applicant should land first as well)

Yes. Do ensure to carry your ATM/Debit card as well, since the purpose of this fund is for your living expense while you settle down in Canada. So the cash should be available immediately for your disposal.

I think Toronto being the business District, should be your best bet!

The best way is to open a Scotiabank (they have new immigrant accounts you can open from your home country, it takes 2-3 weeks) or other Canadian bank accounts. Personally I used Scotiabank. You can make a one time transfer to this account from your home bank. Once transfered, you can email...

Thanks Scylla.

I am in a different dilemma..I meet the min income requirement however I have been in Canada only as a permanent resident for the last one year. Would I be able to sponsor my parent since the processing time is going to be four years and they would ask for updated documents again. Thanks.

I have read many questions on whether the POF amount can be lower than the mandated amount. My answer is "NO" Your entry can be declined on that basis. In most cases, the officer would just take your word for it. That's how most things in this country are. You are expected to be honest. Do you...

I don't quite agree. If gifts from parents are acceptable why can't a joint account with parents be accepted? Did you get this info from the consulate or CIC?

I found work with these steps 1. Updated my linkedin profile - got recommendations from my peers and managers 2. Updated my resume for the job I am applying - Applied on workopolis, indeed and moster.ca. Also linkedin jobs and glassdoor jobs. 3. Connected with recruiters in my field through...

For all job seekers, I would recommend this Plan your move ! - Its best to pack up from your home country and move permanently. You WILL find a job in couple of months (thats where the Landing funds come handy). I haven't heard about any skilled immigrants not able to find a job. Probably you...

Your best bet is to research online. Register on workopolis.com. Update your profile in Linkedin (as many recruiters use linkedin these days). Once you land, meet recruiters personally and talk to them about your skills and interests..

If the account where the money is - is a joined account in your name, you can explain it to the CIC in a letter. All CIC wants to know is if this is your money which can be cashable and taken along with you at the time of landing. I think it would be accepted as proof of fund. Since this is a...

There is no minimum months requirement as long as you can prove that the money belongs to you and it was not loaned from somewhere else. (incase CIC requests for additional information). As long as your income and savings can prove that you earned it, it shouldnt be a problem.

I have driven across the border (Canada to US) and back with my landing paper and passport. For the US side you need to be either from a visa exempt country or have the required visa to cross the border. As long as you are crossing the border via road (read personal vehicle/rented vehicle) you...

The latest POF can be found here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp Number of Family Members Funds Required (in Canadian dollars) 1 $11,824 2 $14,720 3 $18,097 4 $21,971 5 $24,920 6 $28,105 7 or more $31,291

Re: Experience with Landing with a B4 or a goods to follow? The officer wouldn't ask you to stay until the PR card arrival. Its your choice. Although they sometimes do ask if its a short landing. You can apply for the PR card and give your friend's/relative's address who can collect it. To...

Hello Mr Hope, I opened an account with Scotia in India and transferred money from my domestic account using 'Foreign Money transfer'. The branch would help you do this, if this option is not available online. You can make a one time wire transfer to Scotia before activating the account ( you...

Yep, you can keep it separate and somewhere safe! Mine was not stapled..

We got ours by mail on Friday July 4th. Landed on 25th April 2014. Guess they are on a printing spree now.

Clarification : What I meant is that you cannot carry more than 10k as cash without declaring (which is custom's related) POF is immigration related.