ITA: Only bank letter required for proof of funds?

[sleepspace9]

I received my ITA a few days ago. The required documents include "Proof of Means of Financial Support". When I read the instructions for this document, all it said was that I need a letter from my bank. I was surprised to read that because the forums here had led me to believe that I will need to submit other documents as well, such as bank statements for 6 months and an LoE explaining any large amounts deposited from a source that is not my employer. So, I just wanted to check with folks here - am I mistaken in thinking that I only need to submit the bank letter?

Thanks in advance! I have pasted the instructions for "Proof of Means of Financial Support" below:

Express Entry - Permanent Residents
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).

 

[WantToImmigrate]

AFAIK, forums here say so to avoid ADRs. Allegedly, ADRs can lead to higher application processing times.

 

[hamgha]

I received my ITA a few days ago. The required documents include "Proof of Means of Financial Support". When I read the instructions for this document, all it said was that I need a letter from my bank. I was surprised to read that because the forums here had led me to believe that I will need to submit other documents as well, such as bank statements for 6 months and an LoE explaining any large amounts deposited from a source that is not my employer. So, I just wanted to check with folks here - am I mistaken in thinking that I only need to submit the bank letter?

Thanks in advance! I have pasted the instructions for "Proof of Means of Financial Support" below:

Express Entry - Permanent Residents
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).

if the letter has all necessary information and is stamped, it's more than enough. i gave a 6 months bank statement because my bank wouldn't give me the letter with info

 

[hamgha]

AFAIK, forums here say so to avoid ADRs. Allegedly, ADRs can lead to higher application processing times.

also (allegedly) sending a hundred extra document can impact application. the truth is no one knows. agents won't request an ADR unless there is a need for it

 

[WantToImmigrate]

also (allegedly) sending a hundred extra document can impact application. the truth is no one knows. agents won't request an ADR unless there is a need for it

Seeing that you have PR, and you sent bank statement only because your bank declined to issue the letter, it may not be necessary to send bank statement.

I am no expert.