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EE - Proof of Financial Support

arcanjo

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Aug 16, 2016
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Hi there,


I wonder if you guys can shine me a light.

According to the CIC website, proof of financial support requires this:

"If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile. This must:

  • list of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months,
  • list all outstanding debts, such as credit cards and loans,
  • be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution, and include your name and the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address)."

I have two questions regarding the document:

1) I had previously indicated that I had a determined amount when I first applied to the EE, before receiving the ITA. Since I'm not currently working, this sum is now significantly lower. Can this be a problem for the EE? Should I explain everything in the letter?

2) The bulk of our money is invested in my country's government funds through an online broker company. I'm not sure if they'd comply if I ask them for a letter since they are not a bank. Should I just print their statements anyway? I have a Canadian bank account with just a fraction of the money. Would a letter from my Canadian bank, containing all the information required by the IRCC be enough? What would be the best way to approach this situation?

Thanks in advance