Written Proof from CIC Received Regarding CEC Proof of Funds Requirement

[AM198]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and their response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence and you accept, you would need to validate all the information provided in your profile.

For information on next steps, refer to your letter and our web page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp (see section, “Try to improve your score”)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada I Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

 

[andy000]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and there response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence and you accept, you would need to validate all the information provided in your profile.

For information on next steps, refer to your letter and our web page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp (see section, “Try to improve your score”)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada I Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

+1 Very good info

 

[dobes]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and their response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence and you accept, you would need to validate all the information provided in your profile.

For information on next steps, refer to your letter and our web page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp (see section, “Try to improve your score”)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada I Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

I wish you had also asked them whether an ongoing salary in Canada, in a job not supported by LMIA, is sufficient to prove these funds. That question, it seems, remains unanswered.

 

[AM198]

I wish you had also asked them whether an ongoing salary in Canada, in a job not supported by LMIA, is sufficient to prove these funds. That question, it seems, remains unanswered.

According to them, for the CEC, you do not need to prove any funds, unless you have indicated that you have a certain amount of funds. This would make the salary question redundant for CEC.

If you are asking whether a salary without an LMIA Job is acceptable as PoF for FSW, I think the answer is no - they have clearly indicated on th website what is considered acceptable PoF by them for that class.

 

[Big_Boy]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and their response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence and you accept, you would need to validate all the information provided in your profile.

For information on next steps, refer to your letter and our web page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp (see section, “Try to improve your score”)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada I Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

Excellent Info!

 

[Auone]

Thanks for sharing this important info!

 

[Olrdude]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and their response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC:

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How did you email them?

 

[AM198]

How did you email them?

I went to the case specific inquiry page and selected Express Entry from the drop down menu in the lower part of the page. They took over 20 days to reply.

 

[softwaretesting]

I've finally gotten an answer in the form of written proof from CIC regarding all this confusion about whether CEC candidates need to show proof of funds. I emailed them, and their response (after over two weeks) is pasted below for all those who have been stressing about this.


Dear Client,

The question pertaining to the amount of available funds is asked to everyone who completes an Express Entry profile. The system then assesses your eligibility in the three economic immigration programs. The minimum funds required is indeed one of the requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), not of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). But by indicating a zero amount you are guaranteeing your ineligibility in the FSW. Refer to our web page for the program requirements of the CEC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence and you accept, you would need to validate all the information provided in your profile.

For information on next steps, refer to your letter and our web page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp (see section, “Try to improve your score”)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada I Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca

Good info. Clarified the doubt I had. BTW, is there any drawback by making ourselves ineligible for FSW?