Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: Proof of funds

From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada, unless you’re already working in Canada with a valid work permit.

You can’t borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they’re not coming with you).

Your proof can be 1 or more of the following:

• bank account statements
• documents that show real property or other investments (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.)
• documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money payable to you (such as banker’s drafts, cheques, traveller’s cheques or money orders)

If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. You may be able to count money in an account under their name only, but you must prove you have access to the money.

The money must be available both

• when you apply and
• when we issue you a permanent resident visa (if we approve your application)

You must prove to an immigration officer that you can legally access the money to use here when you arrive.

The amount of money you need to support your family depends on the size of your family. We update these amounts every year.