A member asked whether having a Canadian job offer eliminates the need to show proof of funds for a non-Express Entry PR application.
- A job offer only exempts you from proof of funds if it's backed by LMIA approval. Without LMIA, the exemption doesn't apply and you still need to show funds.
- If your job offer comes through a PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) stream, proof of funds is still required — one member with a PNP-approved job offer confirmed that funds were still needed even with the job offer in hand, and another member confirmed PNP applicants must show funds regardless.
Takeaway: don't assume a job offer alone removes the proof-of-funds requirement — it depends on whether it's LMIA-approved, and PNP applicants should plan to show funds even with a job offer secured.