Canada Increases Minimum Proof of Funds to N17m
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada increased the minimum required funds for the Express Entry system on July 7, 2025.
- A single applicant must now show proof of at least CAD 15,263 , up from CAD 14,690.
- A two-person household must demonstrate access to at least CAD 19,001 in funds.
- Candidates have until July 28, 2025, to update their proof of funds to remain eligible for the Express Entry program.
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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 Minimum Fund Requirements for Express Entry
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