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Do you need proof of funds under FSW if you have a valid LMIA-backed job offer?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Valid job offer letter

    Should confirm indeterminate (continuous) employment or at least one year of employment after PR is granted, per LMIA-backed job offer requirements.

Step-by-Step

For Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applicants on a PGWP who are claiming points for an LMIA-backed job offer and want to know if proof of funds (POF) is still required:

  1. Check whether your job offer meets the definition of a 'valid job offer.' If it does, proof of funds is generally not required under FSW.

  2. Confirm your offer letter's wording carefully. It should state that your employment will continue for at least one year after you become a PR (or be indeterminate/continuous) — this specific clause is typically required for a job offer to count as valid, even where the LMIA itself is multi-year.


In short: a genuinely valid, LMIA-backed job offer generally removes the proof of funds requirement under FSW, but double-check that your offer letter includes the required post-PR employment duration language before assuming you're exempt.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: A valid, LMIA-backed job offer generally removes the need for proof of funds under FSW — but verify your offer meets the 'valid job offer' definition first.
  • Do: Check that your offer letter states continued employment for at least one year after PR (or indeterminate employment) — this clause is often required even with a multi-year LMIA.

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