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whytegirl:
I'm not much of a contributor here but as one who was sponsored for my grad after my MSc, let me give my two cents:

I think a graduation ceremony is important enough to want to attend in person and not a "frivolous party" as someone suggested. I also think given the very short period since your return it would only be logical that you may not have enough funds to sponsor yourself. As was in my case, I had just got employed (even longer than you) but I had to use a sponsor's statement for my visa application.
There is nothing wrong in your dad wanting to sponsor you since his finances are buoyant enough.

My advice is for you to go ahead and give it a shot but be very detailed and careful in putting together your application. You already have a good immigration record if you did not violate your student visa in any way. Be very honest in filling your application form, sections on accessing healthcare while you were in school, your NiNO no. if you had a part-time job(I pray you didn't work more hours than was approved) and so on.
Include an employment letter from your new work place stating your salary (hope it's good too) and a letter from them giving you time off specifically to attend your grad (not too long o, best 10 days or less).

Finally, can't your dad go with you? That would increase your chances appreciably. Get him an invitation letter from your school or whatever is obtainable, pay for or reserve a ticket for the grad ceremony for him and attach proof.

Above all, it's all by God's grace. Best wishes.

Thanks whytegirl.
May God bless you plenty. I actually got an invitation letter for my dad but unfortunately he will not be available to attend.
I did not violate my student visa and did not work more than the stipulated hours. Also my salary is very good and i'll be staying for just 7days.
Thanks again!

Vicjustice:
Read my previous post again

Ok. I schooled in the UK. Finished my programme in May, 2015. I returned home in June. My tier 4 visa expired in July. My convocation is in September.

blessed2bless:
No Vicjustice. I stated it in my first post:
"Please I am new here and will appreciate any advice from the house. I intend going for my convocation in the UK next month..........."

I just got a job here in Nigeria and I resumed two weeks ago. Just wanted to know if it's okay to use my dad's SOA for visa purpose.

Vicjustice:
I see.
But why asking questions or seeking information without giving the details of your circumstances, you never mentioned that you went to school in the UK and that the convocation is related to your UK education?
My response was based on the assumption that you're going to the UK to attend other's party.

No Vicjustice. I stated it in my first post:
"Please I am new here and will appreciate any advice from the house. I intend going for my convocation in the UK next month..........."

Vicjustice:
What certificate?

My degree certificate. I just finished my Msc programme in the UK and I returned to Nigeria 2months ago. My tier 4 visa expired last month.
It's my convocation I'm planning to attend.

Ok then. Thanks vicjustice. I'll request for the certificate to be posted.
I appreciate your response.

Vicjustice:
I didn't see your original query, i only saw the follow-up which eventually looks like one begging for money.
I'll check your comments record and get back to you.

Thanks y'all,
Actually I have my personal money for ticket and I also booked a hotel for the period. I just need my dad's statement for visa purpose.
Thanks vicjustice~looking forward to your response.

Vicjustice:
You write like one begging for money.

Lol. Just need an urgent response to my enquiry. Kinda confused right now but I'm hopeful.
Thanks all thesame for your comment.

Pls gurus in the house....kindly help a brother please. Thanks

Good afternoon all,
Please I am new here and will appreciate any advice from the house. I intend going for my convocation in the UK next month. My dad is sponsoring me. My dad is a retiree and has about 3m in his pensions acct. Also he currently has a little above 800k in his savings acct. My dad receives allowance monthly from my siblings within & outside d country. Please I'll like to know if we need to show source of fund. Also, abt 500k was withdrawn from my dad's acct 5weeks ago and deposited back 3weeks ago. Pls I'll like to know if we need to explain this.
Thanks alot