Dear CDs,

I received my Visa and COPR last month. Before I could make preparations to land, I had to immediately rush to USA for a project (with 2-3 days notice).

Due to this, I could not make any preparations for proof of funds. I have the amount in my Indian account, and I can get the ATM receipt for that. But I cannot get the draft / wire the money here because, I do not have a bank account here. And since I am in USA, I cannot have someone else do it on my behalf since I am the only signing authority.

I would like to land before my project gets over ( in 2-3 weeks).

I request the CD members to guide me as to whether:

1) The officer at the port of entry will accept the ATM slip / Debit card from an Indian Bank. The funds are there in the account, and also they have a branch in Canada.

2) If the officer does not accept that as the proof of funds, what would be my points for convincing the officer?

3) Are there any other alternatives? I can take about 1k US$ traveller's checks but majority of the amount is in the Indian bank account.

I request you to guide me in this regard. I searched Canadian Desi, but could not find such a situation (although there were many post on Proof of Funds in general).

Thanks!

VL

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Originally posted by vijulibra

Dear CDs,

I received my Visa and COPR last month. Before I could make preparations to land, I had to immediately rush to USA for a project (with 2-3 days notice).

Due to this, I could not make any preparations for proof of funds. I have the amount in my Indian account, and I can get the ATM receipt for that. But I cannot get the draft / wire the money here because, I do not have a bank account here. And since I am in USA, I cannot have someone else do it on my behalf since I am the only signing authority.

I would like to land before my project gets over ( in 2-3 weeks).

I request the CD members to guide me as to whether:

1) The officer at the port of entry will accept the ATM slip / Debit card from an Indian Bank. The funds are there in the account, and also they have a branch in Canada.

2) If the officer does not accept that as the proof of funds, what would be my points for convincing the officer?

3) Are there any other alternatives? I can take about 1k US$ traveller's checks but majority of the amount is in the Indian bank account.

I request you to guide me in this regard. I searched Canadian Desi, but could not find such a situation (although there were many post on Proof of Funds in general).

Thanks!

VL

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Thanks erra.

The link was really helpful.

Regards
VL