Yes, I understand now. In this case, I believe you will include Kobi in the Alias part. So this is what to do, click yes to unlock section 2, Leave Family name blank and just write Kobi in given name box.

Tstunt:


This is the situation.

My birth certificate and Passport has Nwanze, Kelechi Emeka. This name is the same with all my academic credentials but my shares certificate has Nwanze, Kelechi Kobi. "Kobi" is my third name which is not included in any other document except on my shares documentation.

I hope you understand now? My question is does the alias apply to me?

Your question is not clear. How many names do you have on your birth certificate and passport? Are the names the same? Do you have another name on any of your documents that are not on your birth certificate and passport?

If you have John Doe Musa on your passport and your school certificate has only John Musa. the Alias doesn't apply to you. But if you have legally changed your name, maybe you got married and your surname changed, then the Alias section applies to you.

Tstunt:
Good evening

I have a question.

1. In the IMM 1234E form, there is a column in the personal information section that has "alias name"- if you were known by a previous name, you should include it. I'm asking because my share certificate bears my 3rd name in place of my second name while other documents I have does not have my 3rd name in them. I hold it won't affect my application?

2. I hope not paying tuition fee will not effect my application?

ok my guy

Matildaben:
Hope this message meets you well sir
Please do check your pm when you are chanced God bless you

Well, I hope that info helps someone else. and why do you have to write at me in CAPs?

Wunaarroon69:
Did you read the initial post at all? HIS UNCLE IS NOT HIS SPONSOR!

Wunaarroon69:
I am sorry but your responses are wrong and discouraging. Cc: @Daum

1)You don’t know for sure if he is eligible for Msc or not, as he has not evaluated his credentials with WES yet.

2) He shouldn’t declare his uncle in his application.That’s like shooting his leg unnecessarily. It doesn’t in anyway improve his ties to Canada for a study permit.
He may end up getting rejected based on family ties in Canada.

3) Using two sponsors doesn’t actually make your profile as strong as you claim depending on circumstances. It could be seen otherwise actually from an angle. Nevertheless as he said, his mum’s account is stronger so that should be fine.

This caught my attention. There is nothing wrong with stating you have a family member in Canada. Especially if the person is your sponsor, you should declare. You could also get the person to sign an affidavit for you to confirm their sponsorship. He should declare your relationship in the affidavit. Also, ask him to state in the affidavit that your purpose of applying for a study permit is solely for the purpose of studying. That in no case you will be a burden on the Canadian social services and the Canadian government.
That affidavit could help you a great deal.

Note: Just make sure your uncle is not one of those that came here to apply for refugee or humanitarian status and you'll be good.

You will find this info on the first page of this thread and towards the end of part 16

legit90:


Please you guys should drop list of documents and how u guys constructed the sop abeg

Your timeline is similar to my brother's. Have you done your medical? Please keep in touch, I'll like to know if you hear any update.
Applied Feb 27th
Medical April 16th
Medical completed April 17th.

oma22:

Applied March 8
Biometrics March 13
Medical request April 23

ok

librangyps:


Pls check your mail

Good, please keep us posted when you hear an update. I want to know when CIC starts updating medical. I will send you a PM.

Anon123:


My friend did his yesterday at IOM lagos.. expecting updates on Friday

You will need to proof the source of the sponsor's income. So maybe proof of business ownership from CAC. or article of incorporation, tax return etc.

Kinzeerichy:


Thank you very much. My intention is not to use his company SOA for sponsorship but just to show that he has a running business. I’m actually using his personal SOA and fixed deposits as evidence of sponsorship and as they cover my tuition and LE.

Any contrary view?

Has anyone completed their medical exam recently?

Yes, and get them to do an affidavit of sponsorship

legit90:


Thanks again @dommakavelli

My two sponsors are actually my in-laws, Of which the main sponsor is in the US with his family and he is a nurse there too. So, is it good to state they are my in-laws on the SOP?

librangyps:

Very timely post. I spent the night working on my statement and i will like to send you the draft to help me review... please please please. my email address is libran.gypsy@hotmail.com , please say hello to me on that address. Thanks alot.

Done!

I guess your question is about sponsorship.

As far as I know, you can use anyone for sponsor. All you need to do is to explain your relationship with the person and provide a document to support it such as birth certificates. Usually, the longer and closer the relationship the better. Maybe your uncle and aunt.

Now, if your potential sponsor is not related to you in any way, you might need to be creative and smart. First, you need to gather information about that sponsor. Has the person lived or applied to Canada before, do they have children or relatives in Canada. If yes, you will have to state that you know someone in Canada (It won't hurt). If you have a good relationship with these people, you can even get the child in Canada to swear an affidavit on your behalf that you are seeking a study permit for the purpose of study and you will return upon completion. You can also mention this person in your SOP, stating they have told you lot's about studying in Canada.

Anyways, Nigerians have lots of uncles and aunties. I've heard people say their aunty from their mother's side. Maybe the same mother with your mom but different fathers. So, no way that person would share the same last name with your mom. In this case, a simple affidavit with a passport photo of both of you could cover that base. If you plan to pay tuition, let the money come out from that sponsor's account. Go to the bank with the potential sponsor to collect a reference letter from the branch manager. If the branch manager knows the sponsor, it's even better. If not, it's okay. I will expect the bank to have a copy of that letter on file too. Trust me, they are more likely to call the bank if the sponsor is a relative.
I know people used to include a family tree, I'm not sure if he still dey catch tho.

Also, make sure the person's account carry wella. It is unlikely that a relative would want to go broke to sponsor your education.

Lastly, do not use a company account if your sponsor is not your father or mother. It is irrational for some uncle to be willing to spend millions from their business money on one relative's education. It doesn't make any sense.

Now, if your question is about home tie, include your sibling's birth certificates, landed property, prove of leave from your employer, bank statement, rental agreement, car.

legit90:


No mum and dad either.

Please I need help on what to use.

@Frankrobbn1, @Luckymama, @dommakavelli and other gurus in the house

PaJay008:
Hi everyone, sure we are holding up well?

Someone should kindly advise if a slight modification to my previous SOP won't be termed plagiarism even though I developed it myself and intended using most of the paragraphs for my reapplication.

It's not plagiarism. SOP is meant to be personal. However, I strongly encourage you to work on the old one cos it did not work the first time.

So, I thought I would leave some hints about how to write a statement of interest. I think it is better if you break your essay down into sessions so the visa officer can find it easy and interesting to read. You may use the example below.


Background:
Here, you should talk about your academic background, your work experience(s) that are relevant to your studies, annual income, your program in Canada, start and end date. Who is your sponsor, your relationship with your sponsor and how much you have paid towards your tuition.
Note: Keep whatever you say regarding the bolded to one or two sentences because you will elaborate later. Also, don't worry about repetition, you want to keep putting those good things about you in the Visa officer's mind as they read.
Note: They often read everything. I've seen a GCMS note where the officer said the statement of interest is Vague. This part is like your introduction, more like a summary of everything you have to say in your letter. The rule of thumb is that if the introduction doesn't make sense, the body of the letter or essay won't make sense too.

My Study Plan
This is the part where you have to kill it. You should link whatever you say to your future goals. You must be concise and clear. It is not about how much you write, you don't want to be vague. Make whatever your writer personal. Think like you are in front of a visa officer and you have to convince him to approve your visa. The goal of this part is to address the first condition of the study permit (PURPOSE OF VISIT).

Note: Keep this part to 4 to 5 paragraphs and each paragraph should be between 5 to 8 lines, 12 font, new times roman. This font and font size are standard for APA academic writing.

Example:

In the first paragraph, talk about why you are interested in your proposed program and link it to your future goals. This should be brief because you will elaborate in the next paragraph

Paragraph two, talk more about why you choose your program. You can get information from your program website. (You know that info about your program on the school website, paraphrase it and make it sound like they are your words). Conclude the paragraph by linking whatever you say to your future career goals.

Paragraph three, you should talk about your career goals. In this part, you need to put everything together. You could talk about how your previous study has prepared you for this new program. Link your previous studies and work experience with your proposed study. Then link everything to your future plans.

Paragraph four, you should link what you spoke about in paragraph three to coming back home to pursue your goals. For example, if you have a job /business that you will be going back to, talk about them. Talk about how your study in Canada would help you to grow in your future career. Talk about the possibility of progression in your current job and how studying your program in Canada would help you. You may also talk about how you plan to contribute to your country's development.


Why I choose my school (name the school)
You can get information from the school website. Remember to paraphrase and link whatever info you get to how studying your program in that school is the best choice. Keep to one or two paragraphs.

E.G, After much research, I realized that to grow in my career, I have to study where education is best taught. I choose MUN, amongst other schools because of whatever. I have learned that MUN emphasis on whatever that helps students to learn better. The availability of best professors, and cutting edge research opportunities and whatever inspires me to study at MUN. Something like that. Don't use my words, please. As you know, many people would be reading this.

Why I choose Canada.
Keep this to two paragraphs.

Financial Sponsorship
Here, talk about your sponsors, how much they will support with, mention it if you have paid tuition/accommodation and how much you paid. You may have said this in the introduction, don't worry, it is okay to repeat yourself. Think about it like you are reminding the visa officer about your proof of funds. (The goal here is to talk about the second condition, PROOF OF FUNDS).

Home Ties and Assets
You have to kill this part too and don't worry about repeating yourself. You maY keep it to 3 to 5 paragraphs. The goal here is to convince the officer about the third condition (HOME AND ECONOMIC TIMES). I must say this is the most difficult part.

Example

Paragraph one: Talk about your job/business in Nigerian, how you are doing with them and your plan to come back to them upon completion of your studies.
Paragraph two: You can talk about your professional connections and associations.
Paragraph three: Talk about your relationship with your family. Let the officer know that family is important to you. Your goal is two make this emotional so the officer can understand that your whole life is in Nigeria and you will not throw it away for living in Canada.

Paragraph four: Talk about your financial ties. Do you have properties, cars, rental agreement, stock, money in savings etc. Mention them and conclude this paragraph by saying you have strong economic and family ties to your home country and ask the officer to give high consideration to this. If you signed an affidavit, mention it state that you assure the officer that you will be coming back home after your studies. (I recommend you provide documents for whatever you say here)

Last paragraph: This part, your goal is to make this emotional and connect with the officer's mind. Visa officers are humans too. Remember you have said lots of positive things about yourself, so this is the time to assume that the officer likes you and sees you as a qualified candidate. You should ask the officer to be part of your success story. Write this part as if you are in a job interview and you have the feeling that you will get the job.


Write your conclusion by stating that you believe you are qualified for the study permit based on the info you have provided and urge the officer to approve your application. You should also include your contacts in case they need additional information.


lastly, make sure you use good grammar. Like you are writing an academic paper. It's annoying to have to read a letter that is written poorly. I will be happy if I read a sentence once and understand what you're saying. If I have to read most of your sentences two-three times, to understand, I will be pissed and lose interest. I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask

No, it expires after 3 months

Crystalheart:
Good morning my people.. Hope you're staying safe?
I did a police character certificate last year October. My question is if I can use it for re-application? Thanks

nicerichard05:
More than a week now since my bVL dropped, no medical request, no refusal, Ntn. I wanna go ahead to request for a fee refund frm my school o cos I dnt intend to apply again.

I am jst tired

Be patient. You might also want to check your school's refund policy and if they have moved the semester's start date by some weeks.
Tuition from international students contributes a lot to the Canadian GDP and with this COVID situation, I wouldn't be surprised it Canada becomes more friendly with study permit. Cos student's from Europe and countries like China and other developed countries might be less keen to wanna come study in Canada. Things are changing and Canadian schools are more likely to become desperate for international students.
Canada needs your money too.

Strongwind1960:


Wow that's a good news coming his way soon.
Their is non for now due to the pandemic but hopefully after the lockdown he can proceed..

Plz bro did your bro pay his full tuition or half?
Can you share his profile with us?

Yeah sure
This is his 3rd application.

I invited him to Canada a few years ago. They denied him.
He applied for a study permit last fall he was denied based on tie to Canada, and economic advantages in Canada. So, this is his 3rd application. Also, I requested for GCMS note for both applications that got denied.

I'm his financial sponsor. Documents provided are SOA, 2018 tax return, employment letter and my proof of status. I also swore an affidavit on his behalf. Tuition paid in full. PS. I did not write a letter of sponsorship. I guess the affidavit carried more weight.
He included my mom's statement of financial net worth from a chartered accountant, SOA and affidavit of co-sponsorship.

Applicant's document
Statement of account
Employment letter and Business certificate.
Affidavit of study
Statement of Intent.
And other academic documents.

Note: I submitted through an agent here in Canada. I'm not sure if it made any difference because I provided all the documents. The only thing she suggests that I should add to this new application are a statement of financial net worth from applicant and mom. She asked me to swear the affidavits too.

I hope this helps. I will be back with a comprehensive list of the documents submitted.

I was on this thread 7 years ago, so I know how it feels.
Good luck to everyone.

Kaycevit:
Please..when did he apply?

Sometimes in February between 26th and 28th

oloreofe01:

Bro, was his application online or paper?

Online application

Hi everyone,

My brother just got a request to complete medical. Does anyone knows which CIC approved hospital that is opened during this COVID-19 Lockdown.

Thanks.

Fhemmmy:

What if i want you to help me buy a car from there . . .

I can, if you want me to go check for you. I'm at your service sir. But you go need groom me o as I don't know what to check

Fhemmmy:

If na Joke, please stop am oh

Looool

Omg!! I have 8 pages to read. Abeg, if u need anytin from dommakaveli, pls pm me.
If u dey come Newfoundland or u want me to do something for u in sch... Pls pm me.. Tnx

Fhemmmy:

We fit do lunch now . . . But if you no bring gala (OYO - On your own oh) . .

I'll bring whooper! Custom don collect my gala

Peeps in Ontario, when are we meeting me siga n Mr Phemmy?

PB Play pays abeg no fall my hand o.

BlessedNkem: reason for denial was insufficient fund n not been able to assure dem I wil return afta my studies.Company acc. was 5. while sponsor personal acc is 2. is ova 7m not enough.pls how best can I show strong ties ooo.don't ve landed properties ooo.

Don't be despair bro, try to tackle there reasons and fire back. Work on the acct cash flow. It's more important than the balance.

In addition, if your sponsor is not any of your parents, n he has never being credited or debited an amount related to ur tuition, that could raise a red flag.
Also ensure that the turn ova (total of credit and Debit) is at least times 4 of ur first year cost of study.
That's my method of identifying a good SOA

Abeg peeps, person fit get the post graduate work permit with a certificate course?

Note: not diploma.

flaiboy:

Sent u a pm. Kindly respond.

Replied sir

Amefrica: Abeg any student of Memorial University of Newfoundland in the house? Make we relate pls, either UG or PG.

I've got some questions for una, Na beg i dey beg oo.

Send me a pm

earthgreeners:


Go say that to the fisherman in Bomadi... NFL my foot.....u dey talk about Cheap.... no be for village market dey cheap.... abi u wan compare life as a UNILAG student to life as EBSU student?

No mind fredral, e chop a sick chicken lol