Landing, but not staying - proof of funds

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veripwolf - 23 Jul 2006 15:06 GMT

I will be landing in Toronto on Saturday the 29th. I am not relocating
to Canada at this time, but my landing expiration date is August 2nd. I
am only staying for a couple of days and then flying back to Ireland.
Are immigration officers aware and accepting of people arriving in
Canada for a few days to just secure landing and apply for their
resident card?

If I am not relocating at this time, do I need to show proof of funds?
When I applied for permanent residency in 2002, I submitted a Canadian
job offer with my application. So do I need proof of funds if I am
going to work in Canada as soon as I do relocate?

Can I show an Irish bank statement instead of landing with a load of
cash in my pocket?

Thanks in advance!

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David Peacock - 23 Jul 2006 15:52 GMT

Welcome to Canada. :-)

> Are immigration officers aware and accepting of people arriving in
> Canada for a few days to just secure landing and apply for their
> resident card?

This is a pretty common practise.

> When I applied for permanent residency in 2002, I submitted a Canadian
> job offer with my application. So do I need proof of funds if I am
> going to work in Canada as soon as I do relocate?

That's a grey area as far as I am concerned. It strikes me that your
situation may be considered unusual. If the job offer you used to get
points on your PR is not actually valid, then that could be considered
mis-representation. Is the job still on the cards? By indicating that
you are not taking up residence immediately, this could be in question.

> Can I show an Irish bank statement instead of landing with a load of
> cash in my pocket?

All they need is proof of funds in a readily transferable form - so your
Irish bank statement will be perfect. :-)

> Thanks in advance!

Welcome once again! :-)

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mmaker@my-deja.com - 25 Jul 2006 17:33 GMT

> It strikes me that your
> situation may be considered unusual. If the job offer you used to get
> points on your PR is not actually valid, then that could be considered
> mis-representation. Is the job still on the cards? By indicating that
> you are not taking up residence immediately, this could be in question.

Indeed. If someone got points for pre-arranged employment, then didn't
land until just before their visa expired, then when they did land said
they'd be leaving again shortly... well, if I was an immigration
officer I'd be asking a lot of questions.

Mark

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manhar - 29 Jul 2006 00:11 GMT

My case is also similar to you, but landing in later Sep. Could you
please share your experience with immigration officials and whether
they accepted the funds in other currency as proof?

> > It strikes me that your
> > situation may be considered unusual. If the job offer you used to get
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>
> Mark

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Roges Hyspeed Internot Slurport - 29 Jul 2006 05:06 GMT

> My case is also similar to you, but landing in later Sep. Could you
> please share your experience with immigration officials and whether
> they accepted the funds in other currency as proof?

Explain other currency ?
a while back there was a thread about acceptable currency and IIRC some
currencys were not acceptable ?!

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Landing, but not staying - proof of funds