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 Proof Of Funds To N17m For Nigerians

Nigerians wishing to immigrate to Canada now have a tough hurdle to climb as they are required to show a higher minimum amount of funds to qualify, following a recent update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17 Million for Express Entry applicants - Expressive Info

The Canadian government has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for prospective immigrants applying under the Express Entry system. According to the new guidelines, effective July 7, 2025, a single applicant must now demonstrate access to at least CAD $15,263 (about N17 million), up from the previous requirement of CAD $14,690. For a family of two, the minimum required funds rise to CAD $19,001 (N21.2m). This adjustment in the fina…