The Wortley`s

Hi all,
We have a bit of a dilemma, we are due to officially land in December but plan to return following a weeks holiday to await the sale of our home.
The problem is we do not have any spare funds when we land to show that we have money in the bank, it is all tied up in property,cars etc.
Can anyone advice?? how likely is it that when we land we have to provide proof at that point.
Thanks

Twink001

Hi The Wortley`s,

I cannot help you with this one, but it`s good to see someone who`s local by a few mile........we are in Sedgley - small world ay?

Sue

Zoe Bell

It is almost a certainty that they will ASK you about funds.
When you land you are meant to have the required funds freely available and unencumbered even if you are planning to get on the next plane home.
Most people here have been asked how much money they have but few have been asked to PROVE it.

It is up to you how much of a risk you are willing to take

nikki dreaming

Hi

From what I have seen on BE it is one of the requirements of landing that you are able to show proof of funds.

Officially these funds must be unencumbered and a house valuation/mortgage statement is not sufficient(although it appears London will process the PR application based on these documents).

The reality may well be that you are not be asked to provide this documentation,(which seems to have been some of the experience from other members of BE) however the immigration officer is entitled to request sight of the funds.

Its a difficult one re whether you are prepared to take the risk of taking nothing with you, are you able to make a short term arrangement to have the funds in an account for the landing trip?

Good luck

edited, zoe confirmed what I thought!

Jim Humphries

Its a gamble at best if you cannot prove money in the bank or other very liquid form.

Journeyman Electrician

Get a Job offer first

Getting There

We were neither asked how much we had or to show proof - BUT we had plenty of proof if asked - there was no way we were going to risk turning up without that evidence. To fall at the final hurdle doesn't bear thinking about.

Eamonn & Janet

buzz365

We were asked but not asked to produce proof............. good luck.

Spoons1961

Hi, I think if you have a job offer this is okay. Other than that I know not. Completely changing the subject, we are from Coleshill, nr Birmingham which aint that far from you. We are already landed but returned due to commitments. We are going back permanently in December to Sunshine Coast near Vancouver. Where are you going?

manningl

I landed via the Detroit Tunnel and didn't have any money on me well except a few dollars perhaps... I was asked how much money am I carrying and I told him and that was it - no big deal. I wasn't asked for proof of funds or anything.

BTW - I used to live in Halesowen my parents still do by Mucklows Hill

Good Luck

kiddy2ns

Do you really have to land in December? could you wait until the house is sold etc?
We went to Halifax earlier this month on a house hunt/holiday and did not activate our visas as we had not completed all the goods to accompanying and to follow list etc.
On a different note I used to live in Halesowen for many years top of Gorsty Hill.

mclauchlan35

Can't you do a further advance from your house for the required amount and then pay it back when you return? Just to be on the safe side.
What did you use when updating documents?
Good Luck

Danny

The Wortley`s

Thanks for all you replys, we cannot wait for the house to sell as our visas run out the end of March 09 and we dont have anymore holiday to take closer to that date.
When we updated our documents they accepted the house valuation and assetts tied up in cars, caravan etc.
We are only landing to activate visas, visiting relatives over the xmas period and then returning to await sale of house.
The idea is taking out a further advance is an option to think about.
Anymore ides suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Sally

Paul_Shepherd

Hello The Wortley's

It seems there are a few West Midlanders on here - im not too far away from you either, I live in Kinver just outside Stourbridge.

I have just returned from a 2 week stay in Canada when I officially landed.
I too was in the same dilema as you - all my funds were tied up in my property and car etc. I wasn't sure what to do, I had heard that if your PR was processed through the London office - then when the time came for landing they would accept house valuation and mortgage statement. I delieberated for a while, but this is what I decided to do. My landing process went very smoothly, (the experience of which I am going to write a separate post as I know how nerve racking it was at the time) I was not asked for any proof of funds at any time, or have many other people as I am aware. The only question I was asked was how much money are your bringing into Canada - . I first thought it was my entire funds ie house equity - I answered with a figure confidently - I think this is important as if you um and ar it possibly raises the request of proof from you. It turns out all they wanted to know was just what CAD cash I had on me.

I made the decision based on what Id read from others peoples experiences and the fact my PR had been processed through London. It wasn't a 100% reassurance, but it made me confident enough to do what I did, and it seemed I was right.

If you are still a bit unsure of what to do, could you borrow money from friends/family in the short term just boost your account to the required balance, you wouldn't need it for long, as when you return permanantly you will have all required funds from your house sale to do as you require in Canada. I had an offer of a loan from a friend to do this, but decided on valuation and statement route.

Hope this helps.

Paul

Jim Humphries

It seems that your visas must be expiring soon so the best plan is to go for landing and, if necessary, explain the situation about selling your house etc. Give a figure when asked and be prepared to defend it if it is questioned closely. From other posts it seems that this will work.