If you don't mind me asking, what if I don't have a bank account prior to that and I'm planning on opening a new account specifically for that matter, will that be an issue?
Hi,
I have similar case as you & this was what I did.
I live in the EU and I showed both mu EU bank statement and my home country bank statement (because parents sent gift deed amount to my home country bank acc instead).
1. Opened new bank account because my old bank blatantly refused to give me bank letter.
2. Transferred all my money from old bank to new bank.
3. New bank gave me bank letter addressed to IRCC with other details like amount held, and closing balance.
4. I attached old bank account statement (6 months) + transfer slip to show where the influx of money in my new account came from.
5. Attached gift deed + 6 months (home country) bank statement showing gift deed transfer.
In summary I submitted gift deed+ home country bank statement + EU bank letter & statement & funds transfer slip. I may have gone over the top lol but I didn't want to take any chances.
Hope this makes sense