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Express Entry Settlement Funds requirement

The amount of money you need to support your family is based the size of your family. To calculate the size of your family include

• yourself
• your spouse or common-law partner
• your dependent children and
• your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent children

You must include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, even if they’re

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• not coming to Canada with you

This table shows the minimum amount you need to immigrate to Canada as of April 25, 2023. If you have more money, you should list the full amount in your profile or application.

FUNDS REQUIREMENTS as from May 28, 2024

You need proof of funds to meet the minimum requirements of the

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program

You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family if

• you’re applying under the Canadian Experience Class or
• you’re authorized to work in Canada and you have a valid job offer, even if you apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program

Your funds must be available to you both when.

• you apply
• IRCC issue you a permanent resident visa (if application is approved)

You must prove to IRCC that you can legally access the money here when you arrive.

For example, this means

• you can’t use equity on real property as proof of settlement funds
• you can’t borrow this money from another person

You must be able to use this money to pay for your family’s costs of living (even if they aren’t coming with you).

• 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 your spouse’s name only, but you must prove you have access to the money.

For proof, you must get official letters from any banks or financial institutions where you have an account.

These letters must be printed on the financial institution’s letterhead and include

• the bank or institution’s contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
• your name
• your outstanding debts (such as credit card debts and loans)
• these details for each current banking and investment account you have with them
  • account numbers
  • date each account was opened
  • current account balances
  • average balance for the past 6 months.