00:01Canada raises minimum fund bar for PR applicants.
00:05New cut-offs in effect from the 29th of July, 2025.
00:13In this video, we unpack Canada's updated minimum fund requirements for permanent residency,
00:18including who must show proof, what documents are accepted,
00:22and the rules on declaring funds when bringing them to Canada,
00:26and watch till the end for crucial insights on meeting financial thresholds
00:31and avoiding mistakes that could derail your PR application.
00:36Canada has updated its settlement fund requirements for economic immigration applicants,
00:41raising the minimum financial bar effective July 29, 2025.
00:47This move by Immigration and Immigration,
00:52Canada has updated its settlement fund requirements for economic immigration applicants,
00:58raising the minimum financial bar effective July 29, 2025.
01:02This move by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC,
01:09could impact thousands planning to apply for permanent residency under economic pathways.
01:17The full version of this update is available on our website.
01:20Link mentioned in the description below.
01:27Let's begin with updated minimum fund requirements for PR.
01:31The new settlement fund thresholds now stand at 12.5% above the low income cut-off, LICO,
01:40and vary by family size.
01:42For example, a single applicant must now show $3,815,
01:47while a family of four must prove $7,090.
01:51These figures apply unless you are already working in Canada on a valid work permit.
01:56Next, we explore who needs to show proof of funds.
02:05You must count yourself, your spouse or partner, and all dependents,
02:11regardless of whether they accompany you or are already Canadian citizens or PR holders.
02:15Moving on to accepted proof of funds documents.
02:24IRCC only accepts official bank letters, listing account numbers, opening dates, current balances, and average six-month balances.
02:34Funds must be liquid and accessible.
02:37Then we look at bringing funds to Canada, declaration rules.
02:43Newcomers must declare any amount over 10,000 Canadian dollars at customs.
02:50Acceptable forms include cash, stocks, money orders, and drafts.
02:55Unreported funds may result in penalties.
03:00Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
03:04Planning your finances according to IRCC's updated requirements is crucial.
03:10Before applying, check your fund status and research the cost of living in your target province to ensure a smooth transition.
03:16That's it from us. Your turn now.
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