A student in Canada planning to apply for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) once their post-study work permit came through asked about proof of funds and travel history requirements.
What the thread clarified:- Proof of Funds (POF) is required for FSW unless the applicant has arranged employment supported by a positive LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) — in that case POF is not needed.
- Past travel history isn't submitted as a separate requirement with a fixed number of years. Instead, it needs to be declared honestly in the personal history section of the application/profile.
- Parents' travel history is not compulsory to disclose for a visitor visa application, but if the parents do have relevant travel history, it's advisable to share it with IRCC as supporting context, even though it isn't a strict requirement.
The practical takeaway: budget for standard FSW proof of funds unless you have an LMIA-backed job offer, and be thorough and honest in the personal history section rather than worrying about a specific 'number of years' of travel history to disclose.