Poppit

Hello All

My son has been invited to apply through express entry. He applied for the CEC stream, however, he is also eligible for the FSW stream. His ITA indicates to apply via FSW stream.

He has been in a full-time job since Aug 2013 and his contract has just been extended until June 2016 by which time hopefully, he will have his PR. He earns $85,000 a year. Does he need to show that he has $12000 in his bank account or will his earnings be suffice?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Poppit.

Former Lancastrian

You do not have to show that you have these funds if:

you have a valid offer of arranged employment in Canada AND
you are currently working or authorized to work in Canada.
Proof of funds – Skilled immigrants (Express Entry)

Tirytory

FL... Regardless of that... ExpressEntry via fsw, job offer and temp work permit does require proof of funds even though theoretically it shouldn't..

Poppit

Thank you for the quick response Former Lancastrian.

He is currently on his 2nd IEC visa, and has been teaching at a Polytechnic full time since he arrived in Aug 2013. His visa is an open work permit. He does not have an AEO or LMIA. His contract has been extended for another year in the hope that his PR application is accepted.

Given he is authorised to work, does this exempt him from showing proof of funds? It's the AEO part that concerns me!

Your help and advice is much appreciated?

Poppit

Tirytory

What's an AEO?

My husband has an application in via fsw with an LMO and work permit. Working in the country for the past year. We were still asked to provide six months of documents detailing proof of funds...

Poppit

Hi Tirytory

Thank you for your response!

An AEO is arranged employment opportunity.

Did you supply funds with your initial application or have CIC requested it since?

Poppit.

Tirytory

It was on the initial profile- no option not to fill it in (for us anyway) Wait though your son has an ITA so did he fill it in there?

withabix

Same as Tirytory (*waves*)...

I'm in Canada as a TFW, LMO, Employed, etc.

Applied for Express Entry except I qualified under CEC

Express Entry document upload required Proof of Funds. Even though it shouldn't have done.

CIC Enquiry Line person said 'if it asks for it, provide it'

PMM

Hi

1, If you show less than the required settlement funds, you will only be considered for CEC not eligible for FSW.
2, As to the AEO it no longer exists in EE, you require a LMIA for PR or a dual LMIA to get the 600 points

withabix

If you qualify for CEC, it would appear that the system automatically disqualifies you from FSW anyway...it will only 'qualify' you under one stream.

PMM

Hi


1. No, if you have the required proof of funds and have worked in Canada at a skilled job, it will qualify you for both streams.

withabix

Well that must be yet another of their goof-ups.

Because I qualify under both streams, but it says that I only qualify under CEC....

Poppit

Thanks for the responses.


He applied under CEC but because he qualifies under both streams his ITA indicates he should apply under FSW. He has the funds, so will provide the proof as requested on the checklist.

Medical tomorrow and then submit the full application.

Poppit.