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Lekiboboe:
Nice one ..

OK Oga Frank, I be wan ask

Since I am bin sponsored by my Dad,

1) Can I go with $7,265 USD cash which Amounts to $10,200CAD (LE) or Probably any other amount within the range of $5000 CAD - $10,000 CAD ?

2)You talked about PTA , since the LE is in my Sponsor account, how can I get access to the $4,000 USD.

3) Since I heard they do ask for POF at the Point Of Entry (Airport) ,in what way am I gonna show this to d Officer who gonna issue the Study Permit.

3) For security reasons, can someone get a bank to register on that day of arrival, so as not to be carrying this cash up and down
Or what Suitable advice can u give me

Thanks...

1-) Yes you can but you must declare at the point of entry that you've such amount of money with you to the immigration officer. This will be among the few questions that will be thrown at you once you arrive Canada. "Do you've any money with you"?

2-) Your dad should transfer the equivalent of the money into your account, then you approach you bank with the following Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) Requirements:

1-) A copy of your admission letter
2-) A copy of your valid Nigerian International Passport
3-) A copy of your valid visa of the country of destination (Canada).
4-) A copy of your flight ticket
5-) Verifiable BVNs

3-) Not all the immigration officers at the point of entry do request for POF. Some goes straight to the point and ask a few questions, which the officer then move forward to print your study permit and issue you an Social Insurance Number (SIN). However, to be on a safe side, you might want to print and take along with you, your dad's (sponsor) statement, or a copy of your dormicilary account statement and the cash you have at hand.

4-) Yes, you can get to open a bank account immediately upon arrival. The process is seamless and would require the following documents;

1-) A copy of international passport
2-) Study permit
3-) SIN
4-) Address.

I hope this information helps.

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Chalva:
Ova frank.am new here. Does embassy have full access to ur account to d extent of knowing ur updated account balance if an applicant used mybankstatement or d will only see statement with closing balance at d point of printing.please clarify me

The visa officers at the Canadian embassy only have access to see the current balance in accordance with the instructions you gave to the bank as at the date the MyBank statement and Ticket ID/password was generated. The embassy doesn't have access to your available balance after the submission of your application. The visa officer only verifies the authenticity of your statement using the bank's verification platform.

Note - No commercial bank will give out your available balance to a third party without your consent unless there is a valid proof that you're involved in a criminal case or fraudulent transaction.

I hope this information helps.

JustMellow:
Hello Frankrobbn1,

Hope you are keeping safe bro!

I'm fantastically good bro. The lockdown has kept everyone indoors including myself, thus my unusual presence on this platform to continue making impact and assisting others to actualize their Canadian dreams while we earnestly hope for the lockdown to be called off soon.

I trust you're practicing the self-isolation at your end and staying safe too?

Chalva:
Has any march applicant receive any update?...can a mature married applicant go on self sponsor?

March applicants have started receiving updates on their applications.

Matured married applicant can certainly be self-sponsored. That's even the most ideal way of proving to the visa officer that you're well-established in your home country and undoubtedly would return home after studies.

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nannanie10:
Hello Oga Frank.

Thank for all you do here and via emails. God is your reward.

Please, can I use statement of generated online in visa application? I have difficulty getting bank statement due to this lockdown. Also notlrising some letters is practically impossible. Am I missing something? I need advice on how to go about all of these as time is moving very fast.

Thanks

A bank statement generated online can be used for your visa application. Nigerian commercial banks like the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) have now made it easier for their customers to acquire a signed and stamped SOA without visiting any of their branches. In view of the foregoing, I would suggest you should make a brief explanation in your letter sighting at the difficulty of getting a hard copy of SOA from the bank due to the current global pandemic lockdown. The situation is very understandable and the visa officer will acknowledge the SOA and move forward with the verification of its authenticity with the bank.

You don't have to notarize any of your documents if the documents have an official stamp or signature.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out here for assistance.

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Matildaben:
Two at the same time And also two different sponsors.

And also sir please a standard CV I’m I meant to add my referees or put available upon request ??
God bless

Sponsor 1 - should have more than 28k in his account i.e 14M is adequate enough. Sponsor must certify in his letter of sponsorship that sponsoring the applicant's education and stay in Canada will not pose to be a burden to his family, business or personal welfare and must further confirm the fact that funds will be accessible during applicant's studies in Canada.

Sponsor 2 - Should have an available balance of 9M and above in his account.

Available on request is fine for the resume. Unless in the case that you're seeking for funding in a designated institution, then you might want to include the name and contact of your referees on the resume.

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Matildaben:
Please sir an applicant whose sponsor is to pay 28k that’s tuition and living expenses and also Another 16k that’s for tuition and living expenses
Totaling it to 44,000CAD
Please how much can he show in his statement of account that his fit to sponsor both parties

Do you mean a sponsor financing two applications at same time?. Or different sponsors for two different applications?

Hammedbankole:
Thank you very much please I want to find out with this covid 19 still causing lock down.... is it possible to start my online application process? I mean is the online portal open for applications? What of the biometrics?

The COVID-19 pandemic doesn't stop you from applying for your visa. The IRCC online portal is active and applications are still been processed by the Visa officers at the Canadian embassy. Kindly refer to my previous post about the subject matter and the source from IRCC news.

MY PREVUOUS POST.

IRCC NEWS.

segzyndpep:
Good evening sir,i am scared right now because i use my company bank as financial proof.I am the owner of the company and i already paid the first semester fee,my wife is a signatory to the account and i also proof that aswell.I dont have money on my personal bank account so i didnt use it at all.I state that she will continue with the operation of the company while i am away.What is my faith?I wouldnt mind having your email sir.

You've no problem using your company account as the primary POF for your visa application. The post you quoted, was actually referring to applicant who is currently an employee in his/her respective place of work and now using company/employer's sponsorship as POF for a study visa application. Your case is quite different and appears logical in the Canadian immigration because you're the bonafide owner of this business and not an employee.

Keep all hope alive and don't be frightened.

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LordAA:
Thank you so much Frank.

Please how can one move money from Nigeria to Canada or show POF at the airport on arrival.

You can move money from Nigeria to Canada by changing your Naira currency to USD in any of the Bureau De change offices. You can as well as open a Domiciliary account and deposit the required amount in the account while you make the withdrawals/exchange to CAD in Canada. Alternatively, you can request for Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) from your designated bank in Nigeria. The maximum amount allowed for PTA is $4,000.

As stated on IRCC official website, that the Canadian customs regulations require you to declare if you are bringing more than CAN $10,000 into Canada at the point of entry. If you don’t tell them, you may be fined, and your funds could be seized.

These funds could be in the form of:

1-) cash (dollar ----> most preferable).
2-) documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.)
3-) documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders).
4-) Bank Statements.

I hope this helps.

Chikaima18:
Hello house, trust we are all keeping safe. Please I need your opinion. Today makes my application 7 weeks old, which is the TAT on Canada website for processing Nigerian applications. Early march my medical changed to passed, after some time, it changed back to we do not need any medical at the moment story. I was planning on sending contacting the Kenya team today for update. However, yesterday I received my BVL.
What does this mean and will you advise that I should still send them an email for update on my application?

Thank you house as you share your experience.

When did you undergo this medical exam?, is it upto a year?.

From the wisdom of my experiences it's appears that your previous medicals have expired, hence why it changed from Medical Passed -----> You do not need a medical exam.. Also, I'm sorry to say that a negative decision has already been reached on your application. You should therefore be expecting further correspondence from IRCC by next week. In the meantime, you don't have to send them an email for update on your application.

Keep the house posted on the outcome of your application.

LordAA:
Hello everyone.

Please do I need a Guaranteed Investment certificate (GIC) for the student visa application?
Thanks.

You don't require a Guaranteed Investment certificate (GIC) for the student visa application. This is basically a requirement for study visa applicants from Indian.

Lekiboboe:
Thanks so much ODOGWU

Noted!!!

Daalu nwanne m.

Feel free to ask questions here should you have any questions or concerns.

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Bruan:
Please after how many months or weeks after getting my study visa(for a two year study) can I apply for spousal open work permit for my wife?

There is no set out timeframe by IRCC for you to be able to file for your wife's SOWP. Once you've successfully arrived Canada, secured an apartment and currently pursuing your program in a designated learning institution (DLI). You can absoutely apply for your wife to accompany you to Canada.

The list of required documents for a SOWP are as follows;
1-) Proof of your tuition receipt,
2-) Admission letter,
3-) Stamped page of your Canadian Visa,
4-) Study permit,
5-) Proof of enrollment in the school (list of registered courses).
6-) Proof of funding (please refer to the current financal cut-off for LICO and make sure you're using LICO for your proof of funds)
7-) Documents to show proof of relationship with your spouse (marriage certificate, wedding photos etc).
8-) Proof of sufficient ties that would compel you and your spouse return home (Aged parents which basically rely upon her for care and support, landed property documents, buildings, investments in the bank, proof of registered business certificate etc).
9-) Letter of explanation from you (explaining why your spouse should join you in Canada and how important your marriage is to both of you and why you can't leave her to stay alone in Nigeria and where she will staying in Canada (your address) etc).
10-) A letter of explanation from your spouse (detailing why she should join you in Canada with your kids (if any) etc..)
11-) International Bio data page (for you)
12-) International bio data page (for spouse)

The list goes on and on... these are few important requirements for a SOWP.

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Lekiboboe:
Hello Oga Frank,

As regards this Address above..

I do see SOP addesed to Canada High Commission

But Sponsor letter is addressed to Canada Deputy High Commission

Does that mean the SOP must be address to the High Commison, & Sponsor letter addressed to Deputy High Commission?

Thanks

Boss, they are the same thing. Whether Deputy High Commission or High commission. Several applicants have gotten their visa using any of the address names.

uche06:
Please what are my chances of getting a visa with graduate diploma in business administration or should I go for other programmes like IT From a college like langara or lambton

Your chances of securing a visa depends upon several factors which includes; First, if the PGD in business administration program is in tandem with your previous education or current employment status. Secondly, if you have the adequate financial resources to cover for the proposed program and living expenses in Canada. Lastly, If your intent to study in Canada is genuine i.e you must satisfy the visa officer that you've significant ties in Nigeria that can compel your return home after studies. Once you've sufficiently been able to address these critical concerns of the visa officer your chances are good.

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Cflow10:
@NaijaForeigner
@nochyks87
@ everyone
Good morning house,
I have a lot of questions regarding the online application, I would have appreciated if I could get any of the gurus number here either on the group or by mail and sort everything via a 5 minutes phone call. Anyway, I’ve decided to drop a question thread here to help me get some clarification on my issues. I would really appreciate getting answers to them kind Sirs/Mas
1) in which section of the online application are the additional documents meant to be uploaded (like additional certifications, birth certificate, sop, police character reports and so on)?

-‐------ Ans. 1 Additional documents are meant to be uploaded in the client database section on your Mycic account.

2) LOEs(letter of explanations) are they meant to be attached to the sections in whivh you have an explanation to give, or should you give these explanations in your sop? ( for example you want to explain your relationship to your sponsor and show how he can foot the bill and other things) in which section should this be included in?

---‐------- Ans. 2 Letter of explanation and SOP both represent same purpose. More often, applicants who have been denied a visa prefer using an LOE to address the concerns raised by the visa officer in their previous applications, while the SOP serves to address the applicant's intent to study the program in Canada, why the applicant chose the proposed school and the future career goals upon their return home. To explain the relationship with your sponsor and the funds availability for your program, this statement should come under the financial provision in your SOP. Its expected that every statement you make in your letter must be accompanied by relevant documents (family picture, proof of ongoing financial support, family tree, marriage certificate, birth certificates etc) to further buttress your claims.

3) Lastly I have a passport that expires in September, since I have a fall admission, I pray to have left the country by September by God’s grace.. would it be more advisable to review the passport before submitting or to use the existing one?

-------- Ans. 3 Its imperative that you renew your passport in Nigeria ASAP prior to applying for your visa because you can't apply for a Visa to Canada if your passport is not valid for six (6) months and above.

Thank you all very much as you attempt to help me.

Please see the above answers in bold.

demure178:
I was told to do this. But when checking my dashboard, my agent didn't upload the explanation letter why there was a charge Back.
Please provide an explanation as to why there was a fee chargeback on your application. This must be received at this office by: 2019/10/17


Is there a need submitting the explanation letter through webform or i should let it be?

Please ignore since you've already paid the required fee and your profile has been updated with your details.

Be hopeful and wait for a positive outcome in your application.

governorudeh:
Hello guys.


Please my sponsor is about writing the sponsorship letter. Please would she address the letter to Canadian High Commission, Abuja or Canadian High Commission, Nairobi

Your letter should be addressed to:

Canada Deputy High Commission,
4 Anifowoshe Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria.

gregsamo:
Good evening everyone, I hope we all doing good today.

Please I want to find out if it is possible for someone with HND and PGD from Nigerian university to gain admission to a masters degree in Canada.

Do you know anyone who has done gotten admitted with HND+PGD?

For those already in Canada, any of you got admitted to masters study with HND + Nigerian PGD.

Please respond, the course of interest is masters in engineering.

It is almost impossible to secure Master's admission in Canada with a Nigerian PGD. Your best bet is to apply for a PGD in Canada that would serve as a smooth transition to your master's.

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faith7605:
Good afternoon everyone. Please I recently graduated and I want to apply for my masters in Canada

I need someone to please help me with any reliable agency i can process my traveling with in Benin city

All the information you require for a successful study visa application can be found on this thread for free. Read through my previous post and make the most of the relevant links to begin the process.

PART 15, PART 16 & LIST OF DOCUMENTS

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MylesChris:
Hello sir... please I need your help on applying to study in Canada

Here are some links that might be useful to you. Please take your valuable time to read through the part 15, and part 16 thread to gather relevant informations on applying for a study visa to Canada.

CANADIAN STUDY VISA THREAD PART 15

CANADIAN STUDY VISA THREAD PART 16

LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out here for assistance.

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demure178:
Good day all,
I need an urgent help.

I applied for a student visa July 2019. Did my biometrics through and agent.
Then on September 17 2019, there was a message on my dashboard stating my biometrics fee money was reverse that I should pay on the 17 of September 2019. Same day.
The agent didn't pay the money. And refuse to give me access to my dashboard.

Fast forward to January 2020. I use the authorities to get in arrested then. I knew what was happening on my dashboard. I message the email on the reversal letter and I was told I should pay the biometrics fee back. Which I paid on February 2020. And I got an email from them that my account has been updated..
But up to this moment, my dashboard has been the same. I don't know if it's still on hold or not processing. I message Nairobi email, got no response from them.

Please house, is there something else I can do?

In view of the bolded, you have nothing to be worried about since your account has been uploaded and your biometrics enrollment details are available on your application.

In the meantime, you can enquire about the status of your application considering your application has exceeded the standard processing times. You can do so by contacting Nairaobi Visa office via Email -nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca.
Also raise a CSE via THE NAIROBI WEB FORM.

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BizAdvisor:
Good day House. I have been admitted into the MBA program of University of Northern British Columbia. Canada. The program starts August 4.

I have been asked to pay an Intentional deposit of $7500CAD before my admission letter will be sent to me. This is required when applying for the study permit. I want to know what Proof of finance I can use. I presently work for a consulting company.

Pls can I say my company will be paying my tuition fees of $8000 CAD ler semester.. Can I upload my company bank statement as evidence.

What is the likely hood of geering the study permit as I intend to get a loan to pay the $7500CAD.

Also I will like any direct help on the study permit application. process.



Thanks

As I always advice prospective applicants on this thread, that the Canadian Visa officers doesn't regard company sponsorship for a candidate (employee) seeking for career advancement in Canada and the fact that no matter the amount in the company's account, the applicant's study visa application will still be turned down on the basis of financial insufficiency. This is as a result of several factors which I have listed in my previous post about Employer's sponsorship.

I prefer you're self-sponsored applicant, while your company provides a cover letter confirming the fact that you will be absorbed upon your return with a promotion in office and an increase in salary as the case maybe.

As per the direction of the visa process, follow the LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION to begin your application.

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SilaV:
Good day everyone, please I have a quick question as regard Proof of Fund. I got approved by Mpower Finance for a student loan into one of its participating universities in Canada. How does this impact on approval for Study Permit? Actually, I was admitted into a thesis program, and the department has asked me to apply for the departmental funding ( Graduate Assistantship) in late July/early August, but I think waiting till around that time before applying for study permit may be a bit late. So, what advice does gurus in the house have for me in this regard? Should I go ahead and use Mpower Finance student loan or I should wait till August, get a GA ( covers for tuition + stipend of about 5400 per Term) before applying? Does anyone know individuals who used the likes of Mpower Finance, Prodigy Fianance, or any other student loan banks for international students and got approved?

I know so many applicants who were successful with student loans in their visa application and are presently undertaking their program in Canada. Sillysassysally, is one of them. You may want to reach out to her for any information or guidance.

Sillysassysally Profile

I hope this helps.

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Hammedbankole:
Thank you for the links....
but does not having any traveling history really matters?
The school is asking for 1 semester fees and not the full year... which will work for the embassy VO will prefair full year or semester tuition?

Travel history doesn't really matter and shouldn't bother you because you don't need to travel out from your home country before you can get your application approved. If you have not travelled before, you can simply explain to the Visa officer in your SOP that you don't like traveling or haven't thought of travelling abroad before. That, your reasons for wanting to travel abroad at this point in your life is to augment special worth to yourself and also because of how important this program (mention few benefits of the program) is to your career/business back home which would create lots of outstanding opportunities in your career and personal development. On the other hand, you can say your busy work schedule doesn't allow you to travel.

Payment of tuition fees is not a prerequisite for a visa approval. However, prospective applicants pay up their entire tuition fees to prove to the visa officer that they have the financial resources to undertake the proposed program in Canada. I would suggest if you've the first year tuition, you can proceed with the payment while the living expenses will be in either your account or sponsor's account. With that said, be sure you've perused the school refund policy prior to completing an upfront tuition payment.

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Owoch:
Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah!! Alhamdulillah!!!
I have wanted to do this for a very long time but finally, I am blessed with enough time. Masha Allah. since I'm done with my last paper for the term I've decided to give back to this forum this way and any other way I can.

Please gear up for a long post.

2017 October 1st application
2017 December rejected
Fanshawe college: PGD Human Resource Management
the reason; purpose of visit and travel history
used a travel agent in Nigeria.

2nd Application;
May 2018
Lakehead University
most of us know what happened to applications during this period. I had to wait for 1 year plus with enough fasting and prayers. lord knows I've never been that committed to my religion as I did during that period. At one point I almost withdrew my application but people of God like Frankrobbn1 and Naijaforeigner convinced me to hold on. Approvals kept coming in for fellow nairalanders but mine was in oblivion and I kept praying. So finally after the whole humbling and patience, God taught me:

That's my own story people and I want to give special thanks to Jnyuwa02, Frankrobbn1, and Naijaforeigner for the support they have been giving on this platform. he no easy. I doff my cap to yall.

I can't write everything but I wrote what I remembered. as time goes ill keep updating you guys.
My current view
Much Love From Winnipeg

Congratulations Owoch, its actually been a while. I can remember vividly how so many applications were held for a long period of time without a decision from London visa office as at May 2018 to August 2018. It was a very horrible experience for nairalanders during that time. It's nice to hear that you heeded to the advice given and didn't withdrew the application. We give God the glory and thus glad to be part of your Canadian TRV success story and many others. Thanks for reaching out here about the outcome of the long awaited application. I wish you the very best in Canada.

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Lekiboboe:
Thanks So much Boss Frank. I really appreciate ur efforts...

Now to the aspect of Uploading to POF section . I.e Merging of MyBank Statement Ticket, Tuition fee receipt from school, Tuition payment receipt to school, Sponsor Intl. Passport Data pages etc...

Since its a Passworded Document, how will the VO (Canadian Embassy) access it when I merge it together for uploading to POF or is it gonna be a stand alone document. or is it only that first page am (showing the Tickeck no. , password , Name and Destination) am going to upload.

Thanks sir...

Upload the entire document showing the Ticket ID and password with other related financial documents. Don't worry about how the embassy will verify the authenticity, the MyBank statement has already been addressed to them, which grants the visa officer at the Canadian Embassy the full access to your personal account/sponsor's account . Just make sure your documents are clear enough and readable.

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Luckymama:
Okay guys. Finally ready to submit my application. Over three years of researching, preparation and planning. Fear sef no come wan gree me submit o.

P.s there used to be someone here who used to have a database of current applications - sillysassysally I think her moniker was. She go don port by now. Is there any volunteer doing something similar now?

Anyway make I go submit. Pray with me abeg.

Sillysassysally (my CIC spy) in her voice , who was previously in charge of this exemplary service will be completing her MA studies this April. At the moment no one is doing something similar on this thread. Thus, we would appreciate If you would volunteer to take up the responsibility of creating and updating the database of current applications. This would also enable us monitor and keep track about the number refusals and approvals on this thread. More importantly, I have carefully observed over the last 4 years of my existence on this thread that volunteers of this commendable work mostly get approved of their Visas. I hope you will be among them.

I wish you success in your application. I trust it will in end in praise for you.

Hammedbankole:
Good day everyone,

Please I humbly ask for assistance from the great minds in this forum. I got admission with Keyano college Canada . I have gotten my admission letter on the 5th of February, I got accommodation reservations from the school this April.
But I have not started my student visa applications yet.

I have never travelled outside Nigeria before and I did my passport 2018.

Please how best do I go about the visa applications process. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Please .... any one with useful information and guidelines will be appreciated.

Also great men like.....
Frankrobben, Ayodeji786,Mzjokky16 and Nobleman...I have read how you have helped others please here is my email address bankeyben@gmail.com.

Congratulations on your admission into Keyano College. Please be well informed that all the information and enquires you might require pertaining to a study visa application have been answered and can be found on this thread for free. Do yourself good by taking your time to read through my past posts on this thread and follow this link for the
LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION

I hope you will find your stay here very educating and rewarding as we strive to achieve success.

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22tobiade:
Hello everyone,like to know how long an undergraduate application process takes ?
plus if undergraduate application has more chance.

Admission process for undergraduate applicants takes 1week-4weeks. As for the chances of securing visa with an undergraduate admission, it depends on your level of education, sponsor (preferably parents), and the rationality level of your SOP.

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AbigealTobs:
Hello house,

Can my employer be my sponsor? Can I provide her Statement of Account ?

Please refer to my previous post about
Employer's sponsorship.