“I did the application”: Woman shares proof of funds and tips for Canada move

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- A woman who relocated to Canada, @chinenyenwa.e, shared the exact amount she presented as proof of funds in a TikTok video that has sparked wide interest

- She clarified that proof of funds is not a payment to any immigration body, and that the money stayed in her account throughout the process

- The woman also revealed she handled her entire Canadian immigration application herself, without hiring a consultant or agent

A young African woman who recently relocated to Canada has shed light on one of the most misunderstood aspects of the immigration journey, revealing exactly how much money she had to show as proof of funds during her application.

The woman, who goes by [@chinenyenwa.e](https://www.tiktok.com) on TikTok, shared the information in a video that has drawn considerable attention from people across the continent curious about what moving to Canada actually involves financially.

She disclosed that the figure she presented came to $15,263 CAD, equivalent to roughly KSh 1,490,226.

What Proof of Funds Actually Means

One of the key points she addressed was the widespread confusion around the concept of proof of funds.

Many aspiring immigrants assume it is a fee that must be paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or to a third-party agency, but she was unequivocal in correcting that assumption.

"Proof of Funds is NOT an application fee; I didn't pay that money to IRCC; I simply had to show that I had the required funds available," she said in the TikTok post.

This means the money stayed in her account throughout the process. She was only required to demonstrate that the funds existed, not to transfer or spend them as part of her application.

It is a distinction that many first-time applicants get wrong, and one that costs some people unnecessary anxiety or pushes them towards expensive agents who exploit the confusion.

She Processed the Application Without Any Agent

Equally significant was her disclosure that she did not hire any immigration consultant or agent to handle her paperwork.

"I did the entire application myself," she stated plainly.

Her experience offers an important reminder that the Canadian immigration process can be navigated independently.

Many applicants pay heavily for assistance that they are, in fact, capable of managing on their own with the right information and patience.

Her video has resonated deeply with many people across Africa who are actively planning their own move to Canada, offering a clearer and more honest picture of what the financial requirements genuinely involve.

UK Student Visa Rules Also Strict on Funds

Read the post shared online by the lady below.

Germany Raises Financial Requirement for Foreign Students

Separately, TUKO.co.ke recently reported that Germany set a minimum financial requirement for foreign students applying for higher education visas.

The updated threshold requires applicants to show they can cover their living costs, either through a blocked bank account or a declaration of commitment.

The requirement stands at €1,091 per month, equivalent to roughly KSh163,759.

Source: Legit.ng

Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.