True to the CHC's word when they phoned last week, the official email arrived this morning .

Excellent! And thanks for posting the form - always wondered what one would look like ...

Great minds.......it wasn't just me then

To Joepublic,

Could you pls give me some guidelines on how you articulated your chances to get employment and did you considered the cost of living during the 5 year term? Any insight on that is very appreciated.
My brother has about CAD110K total to bring to Canada and his son cost will be around $17K/year. Plus he needs to extract from that money the dollars you need to bring for family class, which is around $21K. So that won't leave any money left for other extra expenses.

I probably can't help you much with this one. I've got an AEO from the Canadian Forces (4-yr initial contract), so that was evidence of future income. With an AEO you don't have to show that you're bringing any money with you (although we are). I also have a military pension from the UK army and quite a large lump of cash which I also included in my plan (pension printout and copies of bank statements). 'Financial capability' was about the only thing I knew CHC wouldn't be able to question.

I think the $21K you're referring to is 'proof of funds' which he only needs to prove once upon entry into the country. I believe it's designed to make sure you can support yourself for the first 6-months whilst you find work. Provided he has somewhere to live (I presume with you), I don't see why the $110K isn't more than enough to meet the need. That said, the plan isn't about showing you have enough cash. It needs to identify and detail how you are going to meet the areas of need as well as prove you have the financial ability to do so.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for all your help and sorry if I'm a pest...I'm helping my brother with his plan and I was wondering if you see the need of breaking down the costs of living to show he will have capability to cover the education/support expenses for his son plus the everyday expenses.

Also, although he has enough funds to take with him, I wonder if he's going to get nailed because he does not have arranged employment. We have shown that he has good prospects of finding a job. Maybe I'm a bit paranoid but I'm trying to cover all the bases...

Sorry...forgot one thing.

Did you have to mention anything about respite care? We are saying we have no intent in using it since they have always looked after their son themselves. I'm making a case based on "likelihood" and not "eligibility".

Oh man...I think I can become an immigration lawyer after this...

I would provide as much info as you can if you think it enhances your case, i.e. if he's going to be living with you rent-free for example, that would obviously go in his favour.

I know other's who've submitted their plan without arranged amployment and were successful.

We refuted the need for respite care as we've never been offered it, requested it, or needed it in the UK. That said, I did contact Autism Ontario who provided me with a nice letter detailing what they could provide for us as part of the $50 membership fee.

Congratulations to you. Here's a piece of advice that is easy to follow. Save every piece of paper, that you will accumulate, concerning your emigration (including your present passports, which will be stamped). Especially where it pertains to becoming a landed immigrant. I know it's hard to imagine now but, when you retire here, you will need it all to get your Canadian pension/ Old age security. You'll be surprised at what documentation you will be asked to provide when that time comes.

Congratulations to you and your family, good luck!

Funnily enough, over the last few months I've been scanning my entire filing cabinet into pdf files. 22 yrs of army pay statements, P60s, car no-claims certificates (last 10 yrs worth), every piece of my immigration application (including receipts for tax purposes), tax credit statements, etc, etc.....you get the picture. The shredder finally died on my wife yesterday afternoon...lol. I didn't want to be lugging all that over to Canada with me and I'm too OCD to throw it away completely.

Nope I actually googled Canada permanent residency visa on google images to see what was so shiny about them