Rural and Northern Pilot Immigration Programme cash minimum increased

This year marks an increase in the money needed to immigrate to Canada under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Immigration Canada warns you: If you are immigrating to Canada, you should double-check that you have enough money to support your family. When you apply for immigration, you must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after your arrival in Canada. An exception to this is when you are immigrating on a work visa (a valid work permit).

The amount of money needed to support your family depends on its size:

Note: You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use the money to pay your family's living expenses (even if family members are not moving to Canada with you).

Evidence of the availability of funds may include:

1. Bank statements

2. Documents that show you own real estate or other investments (stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.).

3. Documents that guarantee you will be paid a certain amount of money (for example, bank drafts, checks, traveler's checks, or money orders).