Canada Increases Minimum Proof of Funds to N17m

Japa complicated as Canada increases proof of funds to N17m

The japa route for Nigerian and other foreign prospective immigrants looking to the Canadian Express Entry system has been made more stringent, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an increase in the minimum amount of funds required to qualify. The new guidelines issued by the IRCC, which took effect on July 7, 2025, specify that a single applicant must now demonstrate access to at least CAD 15,263 (approximately N17 …

Canada raises express entry proof of funds to ₦17 million

Canada has updated its Express Entry immigration requirements, raising the minimum financial threshold for people

JAPA: Canada raises express entry proof of funds to N17 million

This update follows a similar tightening of immigration policies by the United States, which now issues single-entry, three-month visas to most Nigerian applicants.

Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m

A recent update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has confirmed that foreign nationals hoping to migrate to the country through the

Canada Raises Minimum Fund Requirements for Express Entry

In a significant move aimed at refining Canada’s immigration process, the government has announced updates to the minimum fund requirements for Express Entry programs. These changes, outlined recently by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), are set to impact prospective immigrants applying through the Federal Skilled Worker and other economic immigration streams. The revised financial thresholds are designed to better reflect cur…

Canada increases financial requirement for students

The Canadian government has increased the financial requirements for international students to CAD$22,895, up from CAD$20,635.  The rise, impacting those applying for a study permit on or after September 1, 2025, is part of a phased approach announced in December 2023 to align with inflation.   As per the requirements, students applying to Canadian institutions must prove they have enough money – without working in Canada – to cover the cost of …