CANADA RAISES PROOF OF FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR FOREIGNERS APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Canada has updated its proof of funds requirement for 2025, affecting foreign nationals applying for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. This change reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that new immigrants have sufficient financial means to support themselves upon arrival.
The increase applies to Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) candidates who do not have a valid job offer in Canada. The new requirements are indexed annually based on 50% of the low-income cut-off (LICO) and vary by family size.
KEY CHANGES IN 2025 PROOF OF FUNDS
Updated Threshold:
The required amount has been increased across all family sizes. A single applicant must now show more funds compared to previous years, with larger families facing proportionally higher increases.
Applies to Express Entry:
These changes apply to FSW and FST candidates in the Express Entry pool without a valid Canadian job offer.
Job Offer Exemption:
Applicants with a valid job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) are exempt from this requirement.
WHY CANADA RAISED THE PROOF OF FUNDS
Cost of Living Adjustments:
Rising inflation and living costs across Canadian provinces require newcomers to have higher financial stability upon entry.
Settlement Preparedness:
The goal is to ensure that immigrants can cover basic expenses such as housing, food, and transportation before securing employment.
IMPACT ON EXPRESS ENTRY CANDIDATES
Application Ineligibility:
Failing to meet the updated funds requirement can lead to disqualification or delays in processing PR applications.
Express Entry Profile Updates:
Candidates must update their Express Entry profile with revised proof of funds or risk having their application returned.
Bank Letters Required:
Funds must be readily available, unencumbered, and supported by recent bank letters.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1: Who is affected by the updated proof of funds requirement in 2025?
Applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs without a job offer in Canada are directly impacted.
Q2: How often are proof of funds requirements updated?
Proof of funds are generally updated annually, based on changes to Canada’s low-income cut-off (LICO) figures.
Q3: Are applicants with a valid job offer exempt?
Yes, applicants with a valid, LMIA-supported job offer are exempt from showing proof of funds.
Q4: Can I use property or investments as proof?
No. Only liquid assets such as cash, bank balances, and fixed deposits accessible in Canada are accepted.
Q5: What happens if I don’t meet the new requirement?
Failure to meet the minimum funds requirement can result in the application being refused or rejected by IRCC.
Published on: July 10, 2025
Published by: PAVAN
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