Canada Raises Fund Requirements to CAD 10,507 for Rural PR Pathways
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Starting July 29, 2025, IRCC has raised settlement funds requirements for Canada’s RCIP and FCIP immigration pathways. See the updated amounts and prepare for a smooth application process.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirements for candidates applying for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
As of July 29, 2025, immigrants are required to have a minimum of CAD 2,544 more as settlement funds to Immigrate through the rural immigration pathways.
For an individual, the minimum proof of funds required for Canada PR through rural pathways like RCIP and FCIP has increased to CAD 10,507 from the previous CAD 7,963, which is a notable 31.94% increase.
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How Much Proof of Funds is Required for Immigration Through RCIP and FCIP in 2025?
Both the RCIP and FCIP are employer-driven immigration pathways that allow skilled workers to obtain Canadian permanent residency while settling in rural or francophone communities outside Quebec. The minimum funds required for rural immigration pathways to Canada include:
| Family Members | Funds Required (CAD) from July 29, 2025 | Previous Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10,507 | 7,963 |
| 2 | 13,080 | 9,692 |
| 3 | 16,080 | 12,069 |
| 4 | 19,524 | 15,056 |
| 5 | 22,143 | 17,145 |
| 6 | 24,975 | 19,015 |
| 7 | 27,806 | 20,884 |
| Each additional member over 7 | 2,831 | 1,869 |
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