A member applying under study + SOWP + kids visa, who had originally shown investment assets (mutual funds, shares) as proof of funds, received a follow-up request specifically for evidence of funds for travel and living expenses, and wasn't sure whether to submit portfolio screenshots or a consolidated report.
What the thread recommended:- A net worth statement attested by a Chartered Accountant (CA), stating the amount in INR with a CAD conversion noted for clarity, is the preferred format — rather than raw screenshots from your investment platform (like ICICI Direct), which are harder for an officer to quickly verify and interpret.
- For a specific follow-up request about travel and living expenses, use a different, more liquid account (like a bank account) rather than your investment portfolio — the request for travel/living funds is distinct from your original core proof-of-funds documentation and calls for readily accessible funds evidence.
The practical takeaway: for showing mutual funds/shares as proof of funds, get a CA-attested net worth statement (with an INR-to-CAD conversion noted) rather than raw portfolio screenshots — and if IRCC specifically asks for travel/living expense evidence separately, use a more liquid bank account statement rather than reusing your investment documentation.