To be eligible for temporary or permanent residence in Canada, a
foreign national must show under section 39 of the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act (IRPA), that they can support themselves and their dependents
while they are in Canada. The visa officer will assess the applicant’s funds,
and their ability to become established, including, their job prospects in
Canada and any arrangements made such as, a valid job offer.
At
the port of entry, officers may confirm that the foreign national has adequate
funds for their visit. Temporary residents must prove they can financially
support themselves, while most applicants for permanent residence must be able
to financially support themselves for six months, or provide proof of
employment in Canada. The applicant must prove that adequate arrangements for
care and support of any dependents are in place, without relying on public
assistance.
Notably, convention refugees and protected persons applying
for permanent residence cannot be found financially inadmissible. Since proof
of funds is an important part of many applications, A&M Canadian Immigration Law Corporation can assist preparing the application and responding
to officer’s concerns if necessary.
