How much is the proof of funds needed for a month of stay in Canada?

[cquest79]

I'm currently here in Dubai as an Overseas Foreign Worker and my resident visa is valid for 3 years. I have a pending Immigration application which started to be processed on June 29, 2005, received a notice from the embassy last year on November 2008 informing me that if I don't respond within 3 months they can proceed with my application.

My brother invited me to spend my one month vacation in Canada this coming February. However, the information in any Canada website does not exactly state how much proof of funds should be presented. My bank account is with CITI bank where my salary is transferred which has been active over a year now and of course non-interes earning account. Therefore, most of my transactions are withdrawal and payments to my loan,loans that started from May are all reflected in my statements since it is a salary loan. Will these affect the consideration of granting me a TRV? Moreover, I have a time deposit back in Manila which I decided to pull out because it doesn't earn much there and I'm planning to deposit it here in Dubai to earn more interest at least, can I do this and will this be questionable to the Immigration Officer especially that the account is new? Or shall I present them my previous letter of certification from the bank in Manila? Also, to mention is the current tenancy of contract in which I fund the quarterly payment through my bank also which is 10, 000 UAE dirhams. Can I present them the Tenancy of Contract of my studio apartment to establish the trust of the Immigration Officer that I have so much things and obligations to come back here in Dubai?

I really need your advise on this matter as I really wanted to go and see my brother and being there on his birthday could be my greatest present for him. I've been to Qatar 6 years ago for a 6-month work, travelled to Egypt for 5 days, visited Bangkok for a day and 6 hours in Singapore.

Additional information: My brother is a Citizen in Canada and has been living there for almost 14 years, owned a home, car,etc...and he's able to fully support me and provide all of his proof of status.

Please help me and tell me my chances of getting a TRV and can I apply for multiple-entry visa?...thank you for your time and be waiting for your response...

 

[Suin]

you can always apply for TRV, but it doesn't mean that you will be approved, especially if you have sponsorship in process - they can use it as a reason for denial.

 

[cquest79]

you can always apply for TRV, but it doesn't mean that you will be approved, especially if you have sponsorship in process - they can use it as a reason for denial.

I really appreciate your feedback, maybe I can try my luck since its first time for me but will my bank statement with my monthly loan payments showing on it affect the Immigration Officer's trust that I have enough funds? I only have around $2,000 which is in Timed deposit, salary certificate, salary credit every month. I didn't bother much about money because my brother will provide me everything. The immigration application which started back in 2005 is under my cousin's sponsorship and not my brother. I'm very clear with my intention to visit Canada and I don't mind waiting for my PR application as long as I can get a chance to go and visit my brother. My passport has travel history, just for this year alone, I visited Singapore and Egypt and traveled twice to Philippines for emergency leaves...What are my chances now of getting TRV? I'm so scared and reluctant...

 

[job_seeker]

I really appreciate your feedback, maybe I can try my luck since its first time for me but will my bank statement with my monthly loan payments showing on it affect the Immigration Officer's trust that I have enough funds? I only have around $2,000 which is in Timed deposit, salary certificate, salary credit every month. I didn't bother much about money because my brother will provide me everything. The immigration application which started back in 2005 is under my cousin's sponsorship and not my brother. I'm very clear with my intention to visit Canada and I don't mind waiting for my PR application as long as I can get a chance to go and visit my brother. My passport has travel history, just for this year alone, I visited Singapore and Egypt and traveled twice to Philippines for emergency leaves...What are my chances now of getting TRV? I'm so scared and reluctant...

Have your brother send a statement of undertaking for you to send with your application. Also attach a copy of your employment contract to prove you're going back to Dubai when your visit is over. You can attach bank certification for proof that you have funds of your own to spend for your trip. There are no guarantees, as Suin has stated, of being granted a visa but you'll never know whther you'd be given one or not unless you applied. It can go either way. All the best.

 

[cquest79]

Thanks much again...My brother is now on the process of clearing his taxes around 20K Canadian Dollars for 2009 alone and he's just waiting for this document to be presented along with his Citizenship card, proof that he's having his own home, car, etc. and an invitation letter stating that he wanted to sponsor me for TRV while my PR is in process. Also to mention that he never sought government assistance since he went to Canada, he's an Aeronautical Engr by the way.

On my end I am able to provide the following documents:
-Certification of employment with my salary indicated on it
-Tenancy of Contract for my studio apt which is until April 2010(payment showing on the bank account on quarterly basis (10K UAE dirhams)
-Approved Vacation leave with yearly ticket entitlement which means borne by the company
-My 3 passports with travel history
-My UAE resident visa valid until 2011
-My certification as a registered Overseas Foreign Worker from Philippine Overseas Workers Association
-A round-trip ticket (Dep:Feb25 and be back on March 31, 2010)
-My Utility bills all under my name from Dubai Water and Electricity and DU Telecom
-My bank account statements showing all my loans, timed deposit cert and I might purchase travel cheques.

I really am scared...I'm waiting for my brother's docs now and proceed with my application...
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[job_seeker]

Hi,

Well when dealing with immigration we always feel apprehensive, it does not matter which country. Anyway, you have already purchased your ticket, so you are hopeful you'll get the visa. And we can only hope and pray we be granted one. All the best.

 

[cquest79]

thanks much....I guess you are right, just be hopeful and stay positive until we get to know the outcome. the ticket by the way is refundable but I want to show them that I have plans of coming back to Dubai after my vacation since the date I indicated on the ticket is exactly the same as the leave I filed with my company. Please pray for me and wish me luck that I make it....You guys have been really helpful and this site is helping a lot of people better than agencies asking for a lot of money to earn. I wish I will have a good news to share here next month...All the best, advance Merry Christmas everyone and a Prosperous New Year!!!

 

[Suin]

always think positive, cquest79. you always have a chance to have your visa granted.
please keep us updated.
have a good luck.

 

[Suin]

Have your brother send a statement of undertaking for you to send with your application. Also attach a copy of your employment contract to prove you're going back to Dubai when your visit is over. You can attach bank certification for proof that you have funds of your own to spend for your trip. There are no guarantees, as Suin has stated, of being granted a visa but you'll never know whther you'd be given one or not unless you applied. It can go either way. All the best.

please do explain more about a statement of undertaking for a visitor, job_seeker. is it a downloadable form?

 

[job_seeker]

please do explain more about a statement of undertaking for a visitor, job_seeker. is it a downloadable form?

Hi Suin,

It is a sworn statement that the person making the invitation writes wherein s/he makes under oath to be responsible for room and board, medicals and even fare home for the person being invited. I could not find a sample right now, but I'll try and post one later.

 

[cquest79]

always think positive, cquest79. you always have a chance to have your visa granted.
please keep us updated.
have a good luck.

thanks much Suin. I will stay positive coz that's all I can do...you may want to include me in your Christmas wish to be granted a visa
I will definitely keep you guys posted.

 

[cquest79]

Hi Suin,

It is a sworn statement that the person making the invitation writes wherein s/he makes under oath to be responsible for room and board, medicals and even fare home for the person being invited. I could not find a sample right now, but I'll try and post one later.

Thanks much for that additional information job_seeker. I'm anxiously waiting for your sample of that sworn statement...So shall I ask my brother to get one for me?

 

[job_seeker]

Thanks much for that additional information job_seeker. I'm anxiously waiting for your sample of that sworn statement...So shall I ask my brother to get one for me?

Yes. But make sure you also have some to demonstrate that you are financially able to take your trip. I'll try and find a sample.

 

[cquest79]

Yes. But make sure you also have some to demonstrate that you are financially able to take your trip. I'll try and find a sample.

Will $2,000 be enough? My approved leave application form will show my yearly ticket entitlement which means, my airfare is borne by the company. I really don't have much that shows in my bank account because it is a non-interest earning account and most of them show my monthly loan payments but I can show the timed deposit certificate which I pulled out from Manila and will transfer here soon at HSBC. I really don't worry about my allowance in Canada because of my brother...thanks much

My proof of funds will be my: Salary Certificate, Timed Deposit Cert, and might purchase traveler's cheques and just few hundred of dollars in bank...Still waiting for that form,thanks much

 

[Suin]

Hi Suin,

It is a sworn statement that the person making the invitation writes wherein s/he makes under oath to be responsible for room and board, medicals and even fare home for the person being invited. I could not find a sample right now, but I'll try and post one later.

I would appreciate it a lot. thank you in advance job_seeker.