As of May 27, 2024, it’s crucial for applicants under specific economic immigration schemes, like Express Entry, to be aware of the increased evidence of funds requirement. This update is significant as it directly affects your qualification. Failing to update your profile to reflect the new financial amount could result in your removal from the pool.
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The New Thresholds
The evidence of funds entry elevates annually and depends on 50 percent of the low revenue cut-off totals specified by Statistics Canada. The updated evidence of funds as of May 28, 2024 includes:
| Number Of Family Members | Needed Funds |
| 1 candidate | $14,690 |
| 2 candidates | $18,288 |
| 3 candidates | $22,483 |
| 4 candidates | $27,297 |
| 5 candidates | $30,690 |
| 6 candidates | $34,917 |
| 7 candidates | $38,875 |
| For every extra family member, attached | $3,958 |
Programs Affected By The Increased Funds Prerequisites
The elevated finances entry applies to the following Express Entry schemes:
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- Federal Skilled Worker candidates who do not have a qualified employment offer
- Federal Skilled Trades candidates who still need to have a qualified employment offer.
When applying via Provincial Nominee Programs, the prerequisite for evidence of funds differs based on the particular stream and region. Below are some instances:
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Most streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, such as the Human Capital Priorities Stream, may require evidence of funds if you still need an authentic employment offer.
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP): Most streams under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, which involve the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC classes, demand evidence of funds unless you are already working in British Columbia or have an authentic employment offer.
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP): Specific streams under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, specifically the ones matched with Express Entry, may demand evidence of funds.
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): The express entry and occupations in-demand classes under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program demand evidence of funds.
