CEC proof of funds - the 'how much money will you bring to Canada' question

[Alicialeigh]

Hi all. Just a quick question when applying under Canadian Experience Class. During the application process, there's a question along the lines of "how much money will you bring to Canada to support yourself". I'm aware you do not need to provide proof of funds under CEC. Is it ok to answer zero to this question and, if not, what should the answer be? I've also prepared a letter to upload which explains I do not need to show proof of funds etc.

Many thanks!

 

[Hmstr]

I remember from somewhere, for single applicant, the minimum is $13000-$15000

 

[thaitran26291]

You dont need to prove your fund while applying under CEC stream. You can put 0. After that, in your profile, it will say “ you meet minimum requirements “ , below that it will be CEC stream

 

[Hmstr]

You dont need to prove your fund while applying under CEC stream. You can put 0. After that, in your profile, it will say “ you meet minimum requirements “ , below that it will be CEC stream

Really? I didn’t know that when I applied. Learned something new today.

 

[Alicialeigh]

Really? I didn’t know that when I applied. Learned something new today.

Yes, you don't need to have proof of funds under CEC but I'm sure it's also fine if you do

 

[Alicialeigh]

You dont need to prove your fund while applying under CEC stream. You can put 0. After that, in your profile, it will say “ you meet minimum requirements “ , below that it will be CEC stream

Thank you! Originally I entered an amount but then uploaded a letter stating I do not need to have proof of funds. I'm now thinking of changing it to zero (haven't yet submitted), and adding it into my letter of exp. instead.

 

[koala12]

I asked IRCC about this on their official twitter account and this is what they told me

"Hi. When you fill out an Express Entry profile, the system will assess you to find which program you're eligible to apply under.
If you're found eligible under CEC, you won't need proof of funds, but you still need to fill out all the fields.
Please enter the funds you will have available if your application is approved"

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[jes_ON]

I asked IRCC about this on official twitter account and this is what they told me

"Hi. When you fill out an Express Entry profile, the system will assess you to find which program you're eligible to apply under.
If you're found eligible under CEC, you won't need proof of funds, but you still need to fill out all the fields.
Please enter the funds you will have available if your application is approved"
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That is because the system does not assume you will be eligible under CEC and they will assess you for eligibility for FSW and FST as well. So they encourage you to fill in the info. Many many applicants simply fill in 0 and it does not affect their eligibility (except of course they will be found "not eligible" for FSW)​

 

[koala12]

That is because the system does not assume you will be eligible under CEC and they will assess you for eligibility for FSW and FST as well. So they encourage you to fill in the info. Many many applicants simply fill in 0 and it does not affect their eligibility (except of course they will be found "not eligible" for FSW)​

I was confused about the whole thing. thank you for clarifying it

 

[as123sa]

Thank you! Originally I entered an amount but then uploaded a letter stating I do not need to have proof of funds. I'm now thinking of changing it to zero (haven't yet submitted), and adding it into my letter of exp. instead.

Did you put CAD$ 0 in application??? Can you please say what happened after that???

 

[Alicialeigh]

Did you put CAD$ 0 in application??? Can you please say what happened after that???

I did, and I gather from this forum that many others have too. I also made reference to it in my LOE. I haven't had any updates yet but I'll share here when I do.

 

[as123sa]

I did, and I gather from this forum that many others have too. I also made reference to it in my LOE. I haven't had any updates yet but I'll share here when I do.

Hi,
Have you get any update???

 

[Alicialeigh]

Hi,
Have you get any update???

Not yet! My application hasn't been rejected as incomplete though, so hopefully it's through to the processing stage.

Did you also put zero?

 

[as123sa]

Not yet! My application hasn't been rejected as incomplete though, so hopefully it's through to the processing stage.

Did you also put zero?

Yes
Please keep posting updates.

 

[Alicialeigh]

Will do, same to you. Good luck!