Hi All,
I now got a reply from DELHIIMMIGRATION @ international.gc.ca for my email i sent on July-07-14 ;D for query on what are considered as settlement funds ( they are so quick in their reply aren't they
). I know most of us are already aware of it. But i thought i will post it anyhow for the benefit of others. Note: they sent me a generic reply, and did not specifically answer my questions
My question to them:
Request you to kindly clarify which of the following unencumbered and readily transferable funds are acceptable for showing proof of funds(For Me & My spouse):
1. Provident Fund Outstanding - Lying with EPFO or Company Trust Fund
2. Insurance Linked Mutual Fund Outstanding Statement
3. Debentures
Kindly redirect us to the concerned authorities if you do not look in to such queries.
Their reply:
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is in response to your recent email enquiry to the Immigration Section of the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi.
The amount of funds you need to have in order to settle in Canada depends on the size of your family. The funds must be available to you and transferable to Canada. They must be unencumbered by debts or other obligations.
| Number of family members | Funds required |
| 1 | $11,115 |
| 2 | $13,837 |
| 3 | $17,011 |
Note: In terms of funds required, the number of the applicant's family members includes both accompanying and non-accompanying dependants.
Acceptable proof of funds are:
-bank accounts in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable investments in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-cashable fixed deposits in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;
-property valuations of property which is unencumbered by debt in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner.
Not acceptable are:
-bank accounts in someone else's name;
-bank accounts which are joint in your name and someone else (other than your accompanying spouse/common-law partner);
-bank accounts in the name of your spouse who is not accompanying you to Canada;
-vehicle valuations;
-jewellery valuations.
You are not required to carry your funds in cash when you arrive in Canada. You are, however, required to show documentary evidence that you have the funds available (in bank accounts or cashable investments), and that they can be transferred to Canada.
A port of entry officer in Canada may seek to confirm these funds before granting you permanent residence along with your dependants.
If you have arranged employment in Canada, you do not have to meet these financial requirements. Arranged employment means that you have an offer of indeterminate employment from an employer in Canada. You must be either currently working in that employment on a work permit in Canada, or have been issued a labour market opinion has must have been provided by the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). In order to be exempt from the minimum funds requirement, the offer of employment must be genuine, the employment must not part-time or seasonal, the wages offered must be consistent with the prevailing wage rate for the occupation, and the working conditions must meet generally accepted Canadian standards.
For more information on funds required to immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker please visit the following website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp
We trust that this information will be of assistance.
Immigration Section/ Section de l'immigration – 8.
High Commission of Canada/ Haut-Commissariat du Canada
PO Box 5209
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi, India/Inde 110021
Websites/ Sites www.india.gc.ca
www.cic.gc.ca
www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/india
www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nepal
For all e-mail correspondence with our office, we request you to use the enquiries form at:
https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/cicemail/intro-eng.aspx?mission=new%20delhi
Always include the applicant's full name, date of birth, passport number and file number in your message.
