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SkyEmperor:
Hey fellow country people!

I landed in Sweden some months back and the journey so far has been awesome.

Listen guys, no matter the narrative...... Everyone have the privilege to write his/her stories.
People fails, people succeed...... The choice is yours.
Swedish study permit still the easiest to scale through, just do the right thing and you would have your application approved.

We move .......

Jojorito007:
I have come back to give God all praise .
I applied on May 14..
upfront Medical 20th
I applied with my son of 6 yrs.. Although I am traveling with my 2 kids but the younger 1 has a US passport so I only indicated in my SOP that I’ll be traveling with him. I did medicals with my 2 boys
I got a request for more documents in September.
And my Son’s PPR came in yesterday and mine just got in now.
I started online already since September as this semester is done online only.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this success

ikswiss:
Why are you thanking me ? Please don’t come for me and pass by if you don’t have anything reasonable to say.

ikswiss:
Thanks for clarifying this and hope they don’t come for you like they did to me �


hit me up, just got to Gothenburg this evening and should be free Friday and Sunday evening

ikswiss:
Yeah you are right.


I want to publicly apologize, if my post discouraged someone,I’m only writing from my experience. I have tested both worlds and my perception is way different from someone coming from Nigeria . I have been to a lot of countries and seen Nigerian working in professional sectors and my aim was to only guide and not to discourage anyone. I mean no harm and wish all applicants the best while in Sweden.

Goodluck to y’all.

I sincerely appreciate you advising and warning new applicants, the truth is that there are personal reasons people may not want to move to those other countries.
Nordic countries, Uk, US or canada are not the best in the world, but they ain't as bad as naija.

Mobil567:
Wasn’t referring to culture shock. Meant that sweden is better than Nigerian expect in the culture aspect. Culture in terms of African lifestyle, celebrations and traditions

Mobil567:
Bro, thing is, once someone have made up their mind, it’s a sealed decision and whatever anyone advises, barely matters. I know you’re trying to help, but people will keep perceiving your advise wrongly because their mindset is already set to come here. This was the case with me last year. Infact by this time last year, I have already submitted my application and started packing my suitcase. Did I read all these reviews you’ve posted before coming here? Yes. Did I hear bad experiences from both people in sweden and the ones that eventually left? Yes.

But I didn’t care at all. I thought I was prepared for whatever. Now do I regret coming here? No.
Sweden is a great place - at least way better than Nigeria in many ways except from the culture. I just wished I prepared better and perhaps, explored other options with sweden still my end goal destination.

So just wish everyone well in their pursuit and let them be.

ikswiss:
I have to stress this out once more. Sweden is an amazing country with its own issues. If you know you can afford studying in an English speaking country please please move there as it’s easier to mingle around and integrate in the system better and faster.

Sweden is tough as Bleep, level of depression is sky rocketing day after day, people hardly integrate here and the job market is somewhat difficult if you don’t speak the language or know people that know people.

To be frank I won’t encourage someone I know personally to move to Sweden, if he/she is coming for a program that won’t yield any employment. Programs that I have seen give foreigners good paying jobs here are IT related programs and Engineering programs other than that you go hear am for Sweden.


I’m tired of seeing graduates in Sweden working as cleaners and warehouse workers, abeg before applying for your studies here do your research well.


No talk say person no tell you. Hejda

Lionize:
NOTA

elenewton1:
Inspector Titi 08035618789.
It is 5k naira. You should get it done under 30 minutes.

kennyjoy:
FCID Alagbon.

PapaObi:
Oby I know Thompson rivers can admit you for their MBA with a 2:2, in fact I am a 100% sure.
Their mba is 2 years, after the first year with good grades you would get a pgd certificate in business and after the second year an MBA certificate. Apply to them. It is a good school and I personally believe if you would spend two years studying it may as well be a masters.

PapaObi:
Oby I know Thompson rivers can admit you for their MBA with a 2:2, in fact I am a 100% sure.
Their mba is 2 years, after the first year with good grades you would get a pgd certificate in business and after the second year an MBA certificate. Apply to them. It is a good school and I personally believe if you would spend two years studying it may as well be a masters.

PapaObi:
Good decision apply to both.

Jyde1234:
Thanks bro , please help me with the website to check then information . I couldn’t find it on google ..

PapaObi:
When I did my 1st application in 2018, I paid my first semester school fees and my sibling a Canadian citizen was my sponsor and I was refused based on ties, travel history, purpose and assets. I didn't order my GCMS notes after going through this thread because most of what the GCMS would say is already available here. I reapplied this year. See what I did different.
I applied for a master's not PGD in which this time I did not pay any school fees but I showed home ties. I now have a child and I am engaged. Showed pictures and child birth certificate. Showed that my child and his mom are well established. Showed pictures of my parents properties and showed that I stand to inherit them and that was it . Note, they said they don't consider your course of study a reasonable expense. What did you graduate with and what are you applying for? Does it tally with work experience and or your educational background? Answer this question first. And as for the bank statement, you see this lump sum thing is two ways. If the lump sum came in today and then you apply for a visa they would see it as a red flag. I had lump sum, the difference is my lump sum came in February and when I applied in July the money was still there. What this shows is I didn't borrow it because who will borrow me 7million and leave it with me for 5months. I hope this helps a little.
Regards

PapaObi:
Then that is very fine, Your Sop is your greatest weapon. Create a subheading for why you want to further your studies and why the chosen program will help you advance in your career and person in general. Be detailed but concise. Please don't state that you want to continue the business in Canada cause I saw that in your post earlier.

Jyde1234:
Thanks brother , I really appreciate your response ..
Like how much do I need to have in my account ?
I’m planning to go with my wife and daughter .

ikswiss:
yes sir you can sponsor your whole family, required that you can prove to the immigration officer that you can afford it.


It’s important to have your funds in your personal account with documents showing it’s your money.

PapaObi:
It is very possible to get your study permit with a one year program. Since the course relates with your work I think that is fine. But if you finished with a 1st class or 2:1 please go for a masters.

Bobomaigida:
Hi Oby, there isn't a best way to address it, what you have to show is the funding that will be available to take of your tuition and living expenses for your babies and yourself over there, since hubby is employed here, his work can take care of him, so it will be advisable for you to include his SOA and employment letters. Your kind of application needs a good SOP that would explain the funds available, the benefits of your course other things. SO if you have not started writing your SOP, kindly start now.

PapaObi:
Please ensure that the course relates to your work experience and or educational background. And I personally have an issue with 1 year programs, it has a way of saying you just want to enter the system hastingly.
Usually the program is like 9 months. This is from personal experience.

Lekiboboe:
LOE is for second time applicants

See here for information & video template of a LOE
https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/375#106812997

If you are a first time applicant, you are expected to write an SOP (STATEMENT of PURPOSE)

That being said,

Take your time and go through the contents in the links below so you can know how to draft an SOP based on your own story, if you are through with your SOP, you can ask a guru here to help review it (hopefully they gonna be available)

SOP Step-by-Step Guidelines & Pointers
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part#88892909

Hints on Writing an SOP (Courtesy domakavelliiiiiii)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/1#88913289

VERY IMPORTANT CLUES TO NOTE WHEN DRAFTING UR own SOP
https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/103#35275420

Await response to your other questions

Good luck!!!

Leyemoshood:
First of all, i give glory to almighty God for the salvation of my soul and i thank only him for the approval of this application for my family and I at this very first attempt.

School Admission - 10th June 2021
Family's Upfront Medical - 28th June 2021
Application submitted - 30th August 2021
Biometrics for me - 31st August 2021
Wife's Biometrics - 2nd September 2021
Medical Passed - 8th September 2021
BVL & PPR all of us - 22nd October 2021

PS: I only logged in to my portal 2/3 times, i always tell my wife that if there's an important update, IRCC would message

Documents submitted:

Main applicant (Myself):
All ircc forms
Passport photograph
Data page with Dubai Visa page
IELTS
Police clearance certificate
Bsc Certificate only
Detailed SOP - 5 pages
CAC Documents
NYSC Certificate
Reference Letter from my former place of work
Reference Letter from my NYSC PPA boss
All Employment letters and promotion letters
Car ownership doc
Tenancy agreement letter

Wife's document:

Dubai Visa Page
IELTS certificate
Her CAC documents
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
I omitted submitting either her IELTS or PCC, it was after i submitted i remembered i didnt upload 1 of them.


Proof of marriage:
Marriage certificate
Family pictures
Wedding pictures
Wedding Anniversary pictures
Baby's 1 year birthday pictures
Family Vacation pictures in Dubai

Daughter's Documents

International Passport
Birth Certificate

Proof of funds

My business account with 30K CAD (MBS)
Salary Account (Can't remember how much i had as of the time i submitted again - MBS)
Piggy Vest Statement of Account: 1.650M Naira

Let me run a quick background here, i didnt even know we'll be applying to relocate to Canada till Monday June 7 this year, we have always wanted to move to Canada but the plan has been via Express Entry. Due to age constraint, we decided we should go via school and then we had the UK option too but the plan was to leave Nigeria by December 2022 at worst case scenario. Left for me, the process would probably start around June next year lol but my wife was much into the relocation plan. The funny thing is that i am "agent" and i worked with one of the leading agencies in Nigeria even heading Abuja's branch, students are always asking, bro when you go comot Naija, you wey dey help us, you no wan comot abi..or students asking have you been to all these countries before? lol me wey be say na only Dubai i don go, for some i say yes i don go (i lied), some i tell them the truth that i'm not ready yet.

Fast forward, i applied to school and admission came 2 days after. Deposit was made and we went for upfront medicals, did IELTS and Police Character. We gathered documents and finally submitted August 30, it is pertinent to state that this application was God's grace. I told my wife we should fast and pray every Tuesday till we get approval and our prayers points were specific:

1. God should perfect all the imperfections of the our application in the eyes of the Visa Officers
2. God should not allow our application be delayed for too long.
3. God should have mercy and compassion on our application.
4. I had a dream the 2nd week after i submitted the application that i was approved, so i started praying that God should make the dream a reality and let us get approval as a family.

My church has been about having testimonies in the month of October but 2 things happened that stood out for me. 1st, when i saw Jay316 approval last week Friday Oct 15, i noticed on his timeline that he submitted a week before us, immediately, i keyed into his testimony and approval that God should please let us have our PPR this week. In church this Sunday, Oct 17 we sang raise me up and tapped into Jehovah God raising my family to Canada. Pastor also said someone in the service would testify next week, I also tapped into it as I expect our Canada visa approval this new week in Jesus name. Then this morning around 7:30, NSSPD Pastor Jerry said someone will get the email they have been expecting in 1 hour time and good news before 6pm. Lo and behold, i got 2 emails from IRCC at exactly 8:10am, without checking who sent the mail, i started saying this is IRCC, this is IRCC and when i opend my mail it was IRCC oo, thats how i started dancing and praising God before opening my portal declaring that yes the word of God have to come pass that its going to be approval and when i logged in, i went straight to the bottom and i saw the golden messages CORRESPONDENCE LETTER & ORIGINAL PASSPORT REQUEST, while checking my own, the mail for my daughter came in and 2-3 minutes later, the mail for my wife dropped too. Na baba God do am ooooo, people help me should 3 powerful Hallelujah.

As someone who has been in the study abroad industry for a while, i can boldly say that i got lotta information from this travel thread, thanks to all the gurus that share important information. I didnt do anything anything special but God is his infinite mercy gave us the approval, he made an ordinary application extra ordinary. The only thing i would say to prospective applicants is to take their time to study the thread well and be detailed in their SOP/LOE.

Who did it guys? JESUS...Oh My God...Woowwwwwwwwwwwww What God cannot do does not exist!!!

jmanity:
Which virtual dollar card has the best rate in Nigeria? Barter seems to be high for deposit