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Originally Posted by zara12
Yes, it's my backup too.
I spent about $800 on the entire application process. This includes application fee, Education Assessment (~$150), IELTS test ($240) even if you went to US college, and FBI background check (~$20).
If you are single and no family, and don't have a job offer, then you have to show proof of funds...of $12-13K CAD.
No, you don't need a job offer.
I don't have one. And it doesn't give you any advantage.
It is more difficult to get a job offer - the employer has to post your job and make sure they can't fill it before sponsoring you (called a Labor Market Opinion or LMI, I think).
The only advantage is that you don't need to have proof of funds if you do have an employer sponsoring you.
I had to show proof of $12-13k CAD before I applied - to prove that I have sufficient funds in my account to support myself when I land in Canada while I look for housing/employment. It's to ensure that we won't need federal benefits.
I was able to save portions of my paycheck over a couple months and my YE bonus to gather the funds. This amount is different if you have a spouse or family. The money just needs to be in your bank account - and you can get a gift from a family member.
You don't need to actually spend any of these funds for the requirement.
Canada is a last option for me too but what choice do we really have?
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Thanks for the info. $800 is not too bad. The funds and other qualifications are no problem at all.
I say Canada is the last options because some of use do have some other choices:
1) Start your own business, freelance, become some kind of contractor so you don't need DACA
2) Go back to your own country and do something there. For example, open a small store and retire there. Better to be your own boss, than work for somebody in Canada. I already have a house in my country, so no need to worry about the rent. Just need to the get income going to pay for bills, food, gas, etc.
These for me are the first few things I would try before considering Canada. The real estate prices in Canada are way too high (more than a million dollars for a house if you live in or near a big city like Vancouver). From what I see, my salary would also be lower than what I making here as an engineer. I don't want to live in an apartment (or with roommates) for the rest of my life and just make enough money to get by in Canada. I would rather go to my county, live in my own house, and be my own boss. Only if things don't work out in my county, I would try Canada as last resort.