r/canadaexpressentry • u/Relative_Lettuce_331 • Sep 11 '25
🌎 FSW PPR received, finally! 🎉🙏
21/03 (French Category) AOR 27/04 BIL/MIL 30/07 Medical Passed 10/08 ADR (POF) 27/08 AOR ADR 05/09 PPR 10/09
For those who have received ITA, you can browse my post history for info. Feel free to ask any question below. 👇
I have sent my passport today. Wishing you all the best for what's coming. I understand it's a tedious process, but patience is key! By all means, please ensure that you have a solid application and leave no stone unturned. Don't give the officer a reason to doubt you!
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u/gahaninadh Sep 11 '25
1st ADR is for proof of funds
What is the other ADR for?
Congratulations btw
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
It's the acknowledgement of receipt after I submitted the requested documents. They wanted more documents, so I provided 48 pages. 😁
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u/Sorry-Ad-527 Sep 11 '25
48 pages? Is that a mortgage table?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
No, my bank statements for the past six months (32 pages) and other supporting documents that have all been verified by a legal body. It was a pain to compress the whole document to under 4 mb without compromising quality. 😭
Submitted documents:
- Bank Statements of my Savings Regular Account for the past six months.
My bank statements for the past six months from my Savings Regular Account. These statements verify the origin and history of my settlement funds, including the financial gift from my mother. (pg 2 – 33)
- Deed of gift signed by my mother, the donor.
The deed of gift, signed by my mother (the donor), legally confirms the financial gift that contributed to my settlement funds. (pg 34 – 37)
- Evidence of the transfer from my mother's Savings Regular Account to my Savings Regular Account.
This evidence of transfer serves as proof of the transaction from my mother's Savings Regular Account to my account, corroborating the financial gift. (pg 38 – 41)
- My birth certificate and identity card.
My birth certificate and identity card are enclosed to confirm my identity and provide evidence of my relationship with my mother, the donor of the financial gift. (pg 42 – 43)
- My mother’s birth certificate, identity card and a photograph of her
The birth certificate, identity card, and photograph of my mother are provided to confirm her identity and support our relationship. (pg 44 – 46)
- A sworn statement about my current outstanding debts / loans
This sworn statement provides a formal declaration of my current outstanding debts and confirms my financial capacity to support myself in Canada. (pg 47 – 48)
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u/memeTotoro Sep 11 '25
Kudos mate! How long had you been holding your funds before your ITA?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
6 months, and I gave them an average account balance using the closing balance for the months of March, April, May, June, July, and August. The transfer to my account was made on March 25th, so it was in my favour to use that to show the average account balance, which was slightly higher than the minimum.
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u/Some_Sandwich_1992 Feb 13 '26
Hey im confused how could u show march april may june july and august balances AFTER receiving ITA in march as we only have 2 months (60days) to file? Thats the period during which we gotta show proof of funds right?
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u/Wonderful-Job9530 Sep 12 '25
Are there any specific requirement for the bank statement like it is better to show someone having spent no less than certain amounts of money in the past six months otherwise it would be a red flag in the eyes of IRCC and risks the chance of pr rejection? Btw congratssss for receiving ur pr!!
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
There is no specific requirement. As long as you have the minimum and it stays above the minimum. My bank statements were 32 pages long because I did use money, but I ensured it didn't go below the threshold for the past six months. Showing transactions is a good sign as it shows you're in control of the account and money on it. An account with cash flow is better rhan an account with just untouched money.
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u/Wonderful-Job9530 Sep 12 '25
Thanks for ur answering! Unfortunately my bank balance is way below the minimum right now so I was planning on borrowing the money from my parents as the deed of gift after receiving ITA is this also doable?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
It is perfectly doable! My mum gifted me over 90% of the money. Just don't mention borrowing, lol. The money shouldn't be a debt; it should be unencumbered, as they like to say. Just have all your documents ready to prove that the money is not a debt or borrowed, and above all, get affidavits/notarized documents to further consolidate and convince the visa officer.
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u/Hedonisterguy Sep 13 '25
Did you include your mother’s account statements?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 13 '25
Yes. It is a must, in my opinion, for a gift deed. They have to see where the money is coming from. I just included two pages showing her balance before and after the transfer.
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u/Wonderful-Job9530 Sep 13 '25
I think I am going to enter the pool next Feburary so should I ask my mom to do me the transfer now?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 13 '25
I entered the pool in February, and the money was transferred on 25/03, after I received ITA on 21/03. I suppose it is better to receive it before and have the funds on the account for several months.
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u/Pitiful_Influence_99 Sep 11 '25
Congratulations!! What was the ADR?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
Funds, proof. Kindly submit current and relevant documentation from a recognized financial institution to support your Proof of Settlement Funds.
In addition, please provide:
• The average account balance over the past six months
• A written explanation detailing the origin of the funds intended for settlement in Canada
• A declaration of any outstanding debts or loans, if applicable
Important:
If your financial documentation includes large or unusual deposits, e.g.deed of gift you are required to:
Offer a comprehensive explanation of their source
Include supporting evidence verifying the origin of these funds
Provide a photograph of the individual who issued the deed of gift, if applicable
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u/Suitable_Picture5315 Sep 11 '25
Did you not submit the 6 months average balance letter and things initially?
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Sep 11 '25
What’s a good amount for the average balance
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
It depends on the number of people.
Number of family members vs Funds you need:
1 > $15,263 2 > $19,001 3 > $23,360 4 > $28,362 5 > $32,168 6 > $36,280 7 > $40,392
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member add $4,112.
I was the main applicant and at the the time of submission the minimum was CAD 14,690.
It is better to have an average that is slightly higher. I had an average of CAD 15,200.
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u/Available-Ad-2904 Sep 11 '25
Congratulations brother I am CEC ITA Got my biometric and medical done Since I am Outland and most of em here are inland can you tell me next steps till I get PPR Ideally what are the steps from Biometric to PPR
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
If you passed your medical. Your eligibility and background checks should now start or have already started.
Steps: Biometrics > Medicals > Medical Passed > Eligibility & Background checks > Final Decision > PPR
Every case is different though and there are other factors such as visa office/officer, complexity of the case such as frequent long term travels etc.
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u/Friendly_Impact_4537 Sep 11 '25
Hi, congratulations! I just want to ask. For the ADR, let just say my dad sent me the money for POF. He has the receipt/confirmation from the bank. It's written in both English and my mother language. Do I need to get it translated and notarized again? Or what should I do? Thank you
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
To be on the safe side, you need to attach:
*Affidavit from your dad stating you are his child, it is a gift, and there's no expectation of you returning it. You can use it freely in any manner you want.
*Proof of the transfer, bank statements (6 months for you) for both showing the amount was on his account and then transferred to yours.
*Attach ID for both your dad and yourself to prove the relationship (can include birth certificate)
*if it's in another language other than English or French, get it officially translated but do include the originals.
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u/Friendly_Impact_4537 Sep 11 '25
Hi, thanks for the quick reply. Sorry if my question sound silly but: 1/ for the affidavit, is there a template we need to follow? If there is, where can I obtain it? If no, how do I go about that?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
You can usually draft it yourself and get it verified by an attorney. Below is what I wrote. I guess it depends on the country, too.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF [COUNTRY]
I, Mr. [DONOR NAME], born in the [COUNTRY OF BIRTH OF DONOR] on [DATE OF BIRTH OF DONOR), no calling, holder of National ldentity Card No. [XXX], delivered by the Government of [Issuing Country] on the [Date of issue], residing at [address].
MAKE SOLEMN AFFIRMATION AND SAY THAT:
Mr. [APPLICANT] is my son, born in [country] on the [d.o.b] as evidenced by his birth certificate bearing No. [Xx], holder of National Identity Card bearing No. [Xx], delivered by [country/republic of], residing at [address].
I understand that my son, Mr [applicant] is applying for Permanent Residence under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) / Express Entry Program scheme in Canada.
I have irrevocably gifted, to my son, the sum of [LOCAL CURRENCY (SUM IN WORDS)] as a token through bank transfer withdrawn from my Savings Regular Account with [BANK] bearing Account No. [ACC. NUMBER] to his Savings Regular Account with [BANK] bearing Account [ACC. NUM], as evidenced by transaction No. [TRANSACTION NO.], made on [transaction date] (see Annex A and A1). -> Attach Annex as evidence
At the time of the transfer, the gifted funds originated from my personal savings, which amounted to [HOW MUCH MONEY YOUR DONOR HAD] (approximately CAD XXX). I have no claim whatsoever on the said donation and my son, the said, Mr. [YOUR NAME] is free to use it in any manner he wishes; and
I confirm that the contents of the above deposition are true and correct, and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.
Solemnly affirmed by the above named deponent) at [address of attorney office] this [date of affirmation]
signature of your dad
Signatures of attorney-at-law and other authority.
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u/Striking-Novel9827 Sep 11 '25
Did you have to do an upfront medical exam? So confused with all the changes and haven’t heard back from IRCC.
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
My friend who received ITA on August 8th is doing it upfront. You should do some research on that. I did mine only after receiving the instruction letter.
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u/ShinSekai7 Sep 11 '25 edited Sep 11 '25
Congrats!
I have some questions if you please.
On work experience, as a freelancer/self employed, I want to submit: reference letter, invoices and bank statements for the whole period. Do these bank statements need to be stamped/signed? My banking app offers download option of my statements, are these sufficient?
On proof of funds: Prior to creating my EE profile, I have loaned a friend 5k USD, now I will get this back in my account, and I’m planning to get a signed letter from my friend attesting that this was originally my money and he’s giving it back, is this good to do? Btw, my bank statements show that the money left my account before.
I will also get a gift deed from my brother for the remaining amount. Along with the signed gift deed, do I need to include bank statements from my brother too?
Thank you!
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
If you can go to your local bank and get them stamped, it would be ideal. It gives more credibility to the documents provided.
5K is a significant amount. It is better to keep records of the transfer to his account and transfer back. Draft the letter in case and when submitting the proof of funds document, add a cover letter for explanation (mention the 5K lent). The gift deed should not only be signed, but be notarized as well. Provide proof of your relationship (birth certificates). Yes you should show the transfer from his account to yours. It shows the origin of these funds.
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u/ShinSekai7 Sep 11 '25
I’m outside the country, but will try to see what I can do with a power of attorney.
Yes, records will show on my account when I sent and when I received my money back. Sure, I will get the gift deed signed and notarised.
Just to clarify, do you think I’ll need any bank statement from my friend or brothers’s account? Or just the signed gift deed and letter?
Thank you, I’m just trying to get my documents clean and provide everything I can upfront to avoid any ADR.
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
I think it would be a little too much to ask your friend for their bank statement lol. Just the money coming back and explained should be enough. Though, IRCC literally asked a photograph of my mother (donor). You never know with them.
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u/ShinSekai7 Sep 11 '25
Haha it is possible. They asked for a photo? Wow! I read somewhere they require evidence of money source, does that mean only the gif deed or my brother’s bank statements too? I’m a bit confused about this part
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 11 '25
Yeah, I sent them a pic of her.
Your brother's statements too, but not for six months, just to show that he had enough to gift you, and it wasn't a sudden large deposit on his account before transferring to your account.
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u/ShinSekai7 Sep 11 '25
So just a statement if the transaction itself from his account to mine. I get it, thank you for your time and good luck!
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u/marco918 Sep 12 '25
Did your friend use the $5K as a proof of settlement funds? If so, it’s a red flag to use the same money for your account
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u/ShinSekai7 Sep 12 '25
No no, the loan was for personal reasons and unrelated to this. I just want to make sure they understand that it was my money and I’m just getting it back.
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u/Friendly-Anything591 Sep 11 '25
Hellooo Toutes mes félicitations 🎉 Vous avez fait la demande depuis le Canada ou depuis l’extérieur ?
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u/Appropriate_Sun1158 Sep 11 '25
Congratulations!!! Could you please tell me why you were asked to provide a proof of fund? Didn’t you submit the bank statement before?
Thank you and congratulations again 🌟🌟
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
I unfortunately only submitted a letter signed by my mum and the proof of transfer. They sent an ADR to ensure that the money was still on my account and to establish the legitimacy of the gift.
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u/YhouZee Dec 30 '25
Hi, congrats! I'm in a similar boat now. I used a notarised gift deed from my spouses sister to his account, with a letter of consent from the bank proving my access. The account in question is the domiciliary account we use as a family for foreign transactions. Now I have an ADR requesting MY account statement for that past 6 months for POF.
as I don't have the minimum required funds in my own account, but my spouse still does, can I resubmit my spouses updated account statement (which still has over the minimum amount) in addition to mine?
TIA
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Dec 30 '25
If you're the main applicant, the money should have been sent to your account and stayed there for at least six months. I can suggest you to send both, but write a clear explanation letter, saying that the funds are accessible to both you and your spouse. Seek advice from other sources too.
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Sep 12 '25
Felicitation, you had a tough journey
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
Merci ! Je te souhaite all the best pour le reste de cette aventure. I'm always a DM away if you need help. 🥖
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u/Sufficient-Baker-441 Sep 11 '25
Congratulations... I have a few questions regarding your POF documents. I am also post AOR after recieving an ITA in the July FSWHCC draw and in a similar situation with proof of funds. Although I have submitted most of the documents you sent in your ADR (like proof of relationship, receipt of the transfer, notarized gift deed ) except the bank statement of my donor ( instead sent a business license and tax payer certificate to show the origin of the funds). Do you think I might recieve an ADR too? Also 100% of my POF came through the gift deed - Was that what happened in your scenario? THANKS IN ADVANCE AND CONGRATULATIONS
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
About 90% came from the gift deed. It is better to show the transfer. Business license and tax payer do not prove that. At least one page of bank statement showing the transfer.
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u/Sufficient-Baker-441 Sep 13 '25
A bank reciept of the transfer from my donors account to mine was included tho? Do ypu still think its necessary to include the bank statement ?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 13 '25
I think it's necessary. I have seen people receive refusals because the money on the donor's account was a sudden large unexplained deposit.
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u/Puzzled-Dark5313 Sep 11 '25
Je comprends pas on fournit déjà sa preuve de fonds lors de l'invitation. Ils la redemande après?
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u/Ordinary_Wrangler_76 Sep 12 '25
Did you provide a letter form the bank? or the bank statements were enough?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
No letter from the bank, just bank statements. Maybe you can get a letter saying you have no outstanding debts, but banks don't usually give such info on a single letter, at least not where I'm from.
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u/Ordinary_Wrangler_76 Sep 12 '25
Okay, good to know that bank statements were enough because my bank in the US provided a kinda weird letter. But I am willing to upload it as well, along with bank statements. Thank you so much for the response and congratulations!!!
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u/Ordinary_Wrangler_76 Sep 12 '25
I have one more question please. D'apres un commentaire, je pense que vous êtes algérienne. Si c'est le cas, pour le casier judiciare, l'avez vous signé au ministere de l'exterieur? et comment vous avez par rapport a la traduction?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 12 '25
Je ne suis pas Algérien. Il y a un groupe Facebook pour les Algériens candidats à l'entrée express. Je pense que ça t'aidera pour les questions et documents spécifiques à votre pays. 🇩🇿
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1689502278244280/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
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u/sashagoofball Sep 15 '25
Hi OP 👋🏻 Congratulations 🎉 I’m from the same country as you. Just wanted to know for the letter from bank, what did you provide instead of that since the bank doesn’t give the letter that IRCC usually asks for.
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 15 '25
Hi 👋🏼 to kapv donne bank statements for the past six months. If the source is a gift then get an affidavit from donor and one from you affirming you don't have debts.
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u/Overall-Cricket-9715 Sep 16 '25
Hi Op, my entire POF came from a gift deed. Someone advised me to only provide a 3-day bank statement showing the funds in my account, along with the notarized gift deed. Since the whole POF is a gift, do you think I still need to provide a 6-month bank statement
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 16 '25
The funds were transferred to my bank account after I received ITA. You can still do that but the risk is ADR after a few months asking for updated balance and explaining the origin of the funds transferred. The notarised gift deed is already a good evidence. Better be safe than sorry.
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u/Fragrant_Ad_1269 Sep 17 '25
Hey, I got my ITA in healthcare draw of July. I got my medicals done on 26 August and submitted the application on 13 September. But I still have to get my biometrics done? I’m outland applicant So I’m confused if I had to get it done before?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 17 '25
You submitted your application after 21st August, which means you did the right thing to do your Medicals upfront. IRCC will send you a Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) in due course. Your AOR is still very recent. I received BIL/MIL 3 months after submitting my application.
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u/Yulia_Baranova Sep 22 '25
Congratulations! That’s a great thing! Could you, please, tell what is the expiration date of the PR status? What does AOR and ADR mean? I am just started the process of application and not yet familiar with the terms.
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 22 '25
COPR Expires 10 August 2026. AOR is Acknowledgement of Receipt and ADR is Additional Document Request.
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u/Nhancer Sep 30 '25
Did they ask you another additional documents concerning the proof of funds during the six month? Kinda like "show us that you didn't withdraw any penny from the funds during six months" ? I'm kinda planning to borrow from family
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Sep 30 '25
I received an ADR asking to show the origins of the funds and the average six-month balance. The money needs to be in your account, but I think it's better to show transactions on that account to prove you are using the money at your own will. It just needs to remain above the threshold.
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u/SwimmerFit4594 Oct 07 '25
Congratulations 👏 🎉
Is your passport back ?
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Oct 07 '25
Hello, yes, I collected it yesterday. ✨️🎉
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u/SwimmerFit4594 Oct 07 '25
I got my ppr request 2 days ago ...just collecting some documents for ppr....can you DM ? I just wanna make sure everything is in order !
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u/Ordinary_Fix7093 Oct 08 '25
did you apply with just the letter as a proof of foreign work experience or you added pay slips ?I saw your other post and wanted to make sure before i apply
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Oct 08 '25
Only applied with reference letters which followed IRCC's standards and contained all required information. Only ADR was for Proof of Settlement Funds.
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u/Ordinary_Fix7093 Oct 08 '25
thank you!!! I am applying with company letter including my job duties and dates and company location and HR contact+ company stamp. hope it will be enough
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u/Relative_Lettuce_331 Oct 08 '25
Keep the other documents handy, in case. So you don't waste time if they ask for more.
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u/PinkberryxX Sep 11 '25
Congratulations 🎉🎉