CANVINCHENG said:
Thanks steaky! How about my question on POF? any advice please?
Hello Canvincheng,
Although I don't have any personal experiences, as per the post of many other senior forum members and other sources to which I don't have links to, it should be alright to show a letter from your current bank showing you have deposits equivalent to these many CAD without any other liability attached to it.
If possible, you should carry as much money as you can. Other options of carrying travelers cheque, demand draft draw-able in Canada, opening a Canadian account from your current country of residence, having an international bank account with a credit card which works in Canada, etc are some provisions to support your POF.
The reason they ask for POF at the time of landing is that - if you are not able to find a suitable job within the first few months of your arrival, you should still be able to sustain your self and family, if applicable. No public funds will be diverted to support you in the initial months since landing.
Also, make sure to take a travelers medical insurance plan or whatever they call it; as it might take some time to get yourself registered in the Canadian medical system. Based on the province, the queue size and conditions for enrolling in to medical facilities vary. I remember reading it somewhere, but am sorry, currently don't have a source to quote here.
You may please take a look at the following thread:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/proof-of-landing-funds-t39318.0.html;msg265220#msg265220
Note: Some figures mentioned in the link may require an update.
Good luck and have a safe n smooth landing experience.
Hope it helps.