My 2 cents:PerryB said:I have the same question and could you please clarify to me, as must have landed now ?? Also, best way to take the funds to Canada
The principal (Applicant) can carry the funds with him/her. One can carry 25+ k without any issues. Just declare them. If any one would ask my advice, I would say do as they say " POF may be required when landing for the first time so BE READY" Why with I take a risk?
If one has no Canadian Account, then just exchange your local currency and get CAD$ as this should not be a great deal.
Personally I did not care about the exchange rate when I did my landing as I did not think rate was more relevant than PR.
Btw, "PRs to be", DO NOT TAKE A RISK BY TELLING THE OFFICER YOU ARE STAYING FOR A WEEK OR SO. JUST KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF. Very straight forward.
Cheers, and all the best for everyone,
SFD