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Inufele1:
Bosses please are we submitting originals or photocopies of documents from sponsor to the embassy?

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ooluseyipa:
@olabode @ Goskian @serizkman. Ps I ve a issue. How will I attach the d documents of my sponsor to the online application. I done mine,it remain my sponsor own. Pls kindly help me out.

Pls whr is @adebasket?

Bros how you dey..... This one na small thing joor...... but it all depends on the number of available slots that you have for uploading documents

If u get like 3-4 slots you can name and scan dem as follows

1. Sponsor's Statement of account.... one file

2. Sponsor's document 1...... one file

If slots to upload no plenty u can scan the SOA separately and scan other documents together and name it as sponsor's documents

Goskian:
No try am o AWOL? Sick leave may be better na... Same thing applies to me though I'm considering sick leave.
Package not yet received, but the school advised that if the package has not been delivered by now, we can print out the soft copy and return to them before the July 29th deadline.
Have you sent your documents to the embassy?

Brodally I need go AWOL o.... by my calculations if everything go according to plan my RP should be issued by the 3rd or 4th week of July. Sch resumes 17 August 2015 and I need to give my firm a 1 month notice before I resign. My 2 weeks leave can help reduce the notice period to 2weeks. So u catch my drift abi.... dem don overwork me sef..... so na to breakdown on Tuesday afternoon....lols

Completed the online application and submitted my original docs to the embassy on Monday as I had to travel outside my base.... I didn't include a SOP/Letter of explanation. I plan to do that when I am settled and calm during the weekend and also upload it as part of supplementary documents, what do u think about that?

Mehn... I don dey dream of Tampere already o......

Kippis!!!!! (na the only finnish wey I sabi at the moment o )

Cmanforall:
Good that you've booked.
But if I may ask? After filling the online form, and uploading your stuffs? What was you next steps(payment/how you booked your date etc)?
And where did you print from?


I am yet to complete my form... SOA and the essays...
So will like to know next processes to be expected.

Thanks.

Steps
1. Fill the OLE-OPI form
2. Get all documents ready and upload to the online app system, submit when all documents have been uploaded.
3. Ensure that you have all the documents that you need, then send an e-mail to the embassy to book a date for the interview. The interview date is usually a month after the request date.
4. Send your application (original documents and properly filled OLE-OPI form to the embassy 2 weeks before your interview date. Ensure that you have 2 copies each of all your original documents that were sent to the embassy.
5. Pay the residence permit fee to the designated bank and present the teller at the embassy at the interview date. Also do not forget to print out the confirmation of interview mail sent by the embassy.

iceberg54:
Oga sirkezman, Aalto doesn't use UAF and i think TUT too. Those UAF guys are useless in.my opinion.

They arw super useless..... they messed up my app yo LUT. They said they couldn't confirm my educational background something Aalto and TUT did without stress. I just wasted money for courier services

Chibuking81:
I want to know because, if one can apply direct without application charge, and university admission of Finland (UAF) introduces application fee this year, then I have no option than to apply directly to the various universities of my choice, if application fees will not be charge by the various universities.

You can apply directly to TUT and Aalto University.

Chibuking81:
I have ask this question before and want to repeat it again, because I want to get more clearer information. Pls how can one apply to 5 universities in Finland, with different courses?, I want to know whether one can use one application form, one transcript and indicate different universities with different courses as well, or should one apply by sending 5 different application forms, with 5 transcript?, I really need an answer to this my questions, pls assist me. (anybody with experience can also assist me)

From my knowledge and research on Finnish school admissions, if you are applying to 5 schools you will need 5 sets of all documents.

Although if you are applying through UAF you will need 5 sets of all documents but you only need to send your test of English language once to UAF.

Even if you are applying to same school but 5 different courses you still need to send 5 different application packages with 5 sets of documents.

ooluseyipa:
So I can scan my own documents separately from my sponsor own. Den make it in pdf?

I don't understand u oo

May because i used my office scanner and d default output is in pdf. u can change d setting of d scanner.

U can svan ur bsc certificate n waec as one and call it prior/previous education certificates.

anoda example is that i scanned a letter from my lawyer and some land docs as one.

I also scanned my employment and promotion letter as one.

Note that each appendix should hv a max size of 2MB

Growingboi:
someone should please attend to my questions. ejor, bikon, abeg!

Oga u need read this thread very well.

Aalto is not a member of UEF. Aalto is a top engineering and tech school in Finland, it is d biggest infact.

LUT is a very good engineering and tech sch in Finland too but Aalto is number 1 in engineering in Finland and it is super competitive.

Aalto is located in Espoo close to Helsinki metropoly so it should offer more job opportunities with a population of around 300 thousand peeps.

Lappenranta on d other end has a population of around 80 thousand...i hv no idea about job opportunities.

I will advise u apply to both schools and also TUT. TUT is d best alternative to Aalto in enginnering n tech courses.

These are my observations about both schs they might not b 100% correct.

ooluseyipa:
Henhen,can it work like dt?

it has to b similar documents.... like i scanned my bsc n waec certificate as 1 doc.

ooluseyipa:
Nope. My documents re much. So am thinking maybe it won't accept everything. Though I ve register,am jst thinking of how to remove some documents. Abi how u take do ur own?

Have you thought about scanning some documents together and sending them as one?

Sureb0y haffa..... how the parole dey go na?

Goskian:
Okay, we are good to go... All is well... As per that level, I shall be taking part of my annual leave around that time too, so that I can plan my movement well.

I would likely go AWOL for 3 days

I need my leave period to reduce the notice period I need to give my firm because I nor get shishi to pay.

Have u received ur acceptance package from TUT?

Goskian:
@Olabode89, how far, have you submitted your application on migri? I shall be submitting mine finally on Monday. Have you gotten any response from TOAS, and what about your Letter of Acceptance from TUT, have you received the hard copy??

I should submit my application on migri on Sunday and the hard copies to the embassy on Monday. The SOP/explanation letter is the only out standing document that I am yet to draft.
I noticed that the application to TOAS for accommodation didn't go through on Friday May 15 so I applied the next Monday and got a confirmation e-mail.
My letter of acceptance never land oo... but I sent an email to the course coordinator and TUT admission office, I was informed that I can use the scanned documents in the email containing the offer letter for RP application and acceptance of offer of admission and enrollment.

@goskian have u applied for accomodation on TOAS?
I applied yesterday but i am yet to receive an email confirmation.

sirkezman:
abi.. thats all i think too.. i have sent it again today with no response. what else did you attach to your email apart from your passport and your admission letter?

I attached only my admission letter.

Kindly confirm that the email you sent the message to was visa.aba@formin.fi

sirkezman:
those who have been scheduled, how long did it take to get a response from abuja? my sister sent an email since yesterday and no reply yet

that is weird oo..... I have sent e-mails on two occasions to the embassy and I got a reply on both occasion around 3 hours after I sent the mail.

ooluseyipa:
@iceberge, can u pls be of help to my question.

Pay through the bank and present the original bank teller at the embassy as evidence of payment.

ooluseyipa:
@sirkezman, @ iceberg54 I ve an issue. My course coordinator said,he won't send scholarship certificate to us,dt he will only inform Finnish immigration services,which she has done. That d scholarship is mention in my admission letter,dt I shld present it like dt.
My question is,won't that have effect on my RP, becos am puting jst 500k to my acct. Am I good to go?

Hmmm... tough one.

Was the duration and the scholarship amount mentioned in the letter of acceptance?

Send a mail and convince your course coordinator to forward the mail she sent to the Finnish immigration service so that you can include it in your application.

In your letter of explanation mention the scholarship and make reference to your letter of acceptance. Also include the contact information of your course coordinator stating that he has informed Finnish Immigration and can also be contacted.

Everything na packaging and God's favor my brother

Goskian:
These embassy people wan they make me feel old one kind (I am between 25-30 yrs for crying out loud). After sending a mail to book interview, they responded by asking me if I had legalised my[b] wedding certificate [/b] with them . I sharperly responded that I am still single o. . I am using another commercial bank o, do you mean they won't accept it?

I think it's just a recommendation, most likely it is easier for them to confirm bank balances at the aforementioned banks.

Wetin bring wedding certificate matter? .........LMAO

What date were us scheduled for?

billydragon:
wa o....tanx for this info boss..abeg wats the acc number we are payin to and are we goin to pay the visa money b4 bookin an appointment or after bookin an appontment.. did u go paper route or online route boss?

I will be going the online route.

The account number will be included in the mail you will receive from the embassy when they confirm your interview appointment.

We are to pay after booking.... I plan to print my account statement before booking.... make account statement no go fall below NGN 1.42M (6720 euros)

ooluseyipa:
@ olabode pls,we that we want to do online too, wen re we going to send document to abj? And is it necessary we send document to them or we will jst go on d day we booked?

Big chief!!!
Yes o... I am also taking the online route.

Cmanforall:
Don't know what else it cud b.

Shey na Koupas

Chief, use another browser e.g google chrome or Mozilla fire fox.

@sirkezman @goskian and other peeps applying for RP... make una sharply send mail to embassy of Finland, the info I got before that interview date is usually 4 weeks after date of booking is true. I sent a mail to the embassy today and my interview date is 10 June 2015.

For guys resuming in AUGUST abeg make una sharply go book interview date oo.

Another info I think will be important is that the embassy recommends 5 banks for students

1. GTB
2. Zenith
3. Access bank
4. First bank and;
5. Skye bank

Goskian:
Hello Ladies and gentlemen, I trust your weekend was great. I wish us a very great week with interesting and palatable tidings.
@Iceberg and sirkezman, I was just thinking if one can fix the money in such a way that when bank debits the money (1.5-2m) for fixing, it will reflect on the statement of account that such amount has been fixed and it will mature at so and so date which is going to be prior to departure for finland. By this way I believe my money can continue working for me, as a business-minded person na.
I called the embassy already but they asked me to call back by 1 pm to make the enquiry. Let's discuss this issue and share opinions. Thanks.

High chief Goskian, It makes a lot of sense to go that route. I think u might have to get a letter or a short term deposit certificate from the bank. Also draft a letter of explanation in your application and find a way of relating the fixed funds in your account to support documents relating to source of the funds that have been fixed.

How far? you don book date for interview... hope u remember say na in 11 weeks time TUT they start orientation. At last I was able to push my SOA to 1.55M, so I sent a mail to Embassy of Finland, Nigeria today.

I don't know how true this is, but someone that applied late last year informed me that the interview date is approximately one month after you request for a date from the embassy. So I don jejely send them mail today. I hope to complete my online application during the weekend.

sureb0y:
Hi again... in addition to the 100k in my account. I have made 850k in cash (I've not yet deposited in my account). Now, the question is how to go about it so it won't look like lodgement. I'm expecting another 800 to 1m by God's grace before next friday. So I should be good to go, e go just remain how to use sense put the money for my account. Please start suggesting. God bless u all. Na beg I dey beg una o. Cos I no wan carry last for this year.

I suggest something concerning the sale of ur car... u see am?

SailorXY:
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sureb0y:
Hello house, please reply this msg as soon as possible. As things stand, I have 100k in my account. But I'm expecting about 2m from my hustle in the next 30 days (this includes borrowing from people too). I plan to submit my rp application in June. Now, how can I spread the money into my account in 1 month so it won't look like lodgement? I plan to sell my car for like 900k, then split d remaining as cash deposits in family members' names. Please honest advise needed asap, cos I want to start by putting 300k on friday. My account statement is quite eventful. i.e money dey enter and go out but no be regular money (wages) so I no go fit do payment slips and all that. I'll write a convincing letter of explanation that should appeal to logic, I just need advice on how d money should go in. Thanks in advance.

Bros no vex o.... this is only a suggestion.

Lemme start with the car.... include a sales agreement between urself and the person that buys ur car showing the amount the car was sold, the name of the car etc. it should b signed by both parties and two witnesses. that should cover d 900K in ur account. For the remaining 1.1M u can pay in 200K three times a week for the weeks. You can also consider Adebasket's advice of withdrawing some part of d funds and paying it back into ur account. Make some payments in your name and others in d name of ur siblings or parents.
This is only a suggestion o.... i dey finalize plan for my own fund lodgement sef...all d best bro

billydragon:
boss, na joensu for eastern finland o..i don check am for Wikipedia bro. its definitely a student city i guess. its also more populated and industrialized than joensu. on d issue of part time job bein competitive among student na him i no no nw..dats d reason y i ask for una advise baba..wat do u guys tink?

Bros... From my little and quick research.... both schools are highly rated in Finland so u can't go wrong picking either of them.

Joensuu (lit. "mouth of the river" is a city and municipality in North Karelia in the province of Eastern Finland. It was founded in 1848. The population of Joensuu is 75,086 (November 30, 2014),[1] although the economic region of Joensuu has a population of 115,000.[6]

Joensuu is a lively student city with over 15,000 students enrolled at the University of Eastern Finland and a further 4,000 at the North Karelia University of Applied Sciences.[7]............... [/b]From Wikipedia

As of 30 September 2014,[b] the population of Turku was 183,811,[11] making it the sixth largest city in Finland.[4] As of 31 August 2008 there were 303,492 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region, ranking it as the third largest urban area in Finland after the Greater Helsinki area and Tampere sub-region. The city is officially bilingual as 5.2 percent of its population identify Swedish as a mother-tongue.[5]

The business district in the city's economy is centred on the Port of Turku and other service-oriented industries. The city is also a renowned high-tech centre – the Turku Science Park area in Kupittaa hosts over 300 companies[citation needed] from the fields of biotechnology and information technology, as well as several institutions of higher learning that work in closely with the business sector. This cooperative element is seen as a particularly important factor with regards to the city's expected future economic development, as outlined in the Turku Strategy that is published annually by the city council.[citation needed] At least the following major Finnish companies have their corporate headquarters in Turku: HKScan, Teleste and Hesburger............From Wikipedia

From the above extract from Wikipedia and the factors I mentioned above if I were you....... TURKU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But be careful things might b different on ground..... I never pass Benin Rep oo

billydragon:
guys, i just got another offer of admission frm university of turku! abeg in terms of job prospects which one is better, turku or eastern finland?

@adebasket , iceberg, sirkezman and oda bosses pls ur contribution is highly needed.

Which of the UEF campuses u dey bros?.... U can use Wikipedia and other online sources to read up on both cities. Pointers include the number of students in the city, the population of the city, industry presence in the city and the overall economy of the City.

A city with a high population of students go dey very competitive for per time jobs. Also job go scarce for cities with little or now industry presence.

sirkezman:
why send UAF a nasty mail? doesnt sound nice.

Hmmm.... it was more of a message of grievance....But seriously they messed up my application to LUT. They claimed that they were unable to confirm my educational background the same stuff that was done by Aalto and TUT without any difficult.