ndubuisi1213:


Okay bro, but will he still provide other sponsorship documents like employment letter of sponsor, 6 months Pay-slip, work Id, 6 months bank statement of the sponsor with adequate funds and a reference letter attached to it by the bank (bank letter head, signed and stamped).
- Any asset of the sponsor like land, etc.

Or

with only those claims there won't be need for any other documentation.

Frankrobbn1:


Boss, your sponsor needs to provide adequate documentation to his source of wealth like employment letter, payslips, bank statements etc..(that's if he is gainfully employed). If he is an entrepreneur - he should provide his business registration certificate etc..

Vesment:


as far as you work hard in uk, you must get PR.

Getting Indefinite Leave to remain (ILR) in UK is very very hard for international students except you do courses that are in very high demand. Why do you think so many Nigerians once they are done with masters come back home? Even with the introduction of a 2 years post study, getting a company to sponsor you is hard and with that, it still takes you working in the company for 5 years before you get ILR (do I need to tell you that if anything should happen within that 5 year period, the company can withdraw sponsorship). I am not scaring anyone, just trying to give a balanced perspective to this whole issue.

Canada is probably the only country in the world where you can get PR within 28 months (studies and work). 16 months of studies gives you a guaranteed 3 years PGW and once you get a job in any of the qualified categories by CIC, and work for 1 year, you can apply for PR. In some provinces it is even faster.

Even if you marry a citizen in UK, the best you will get is 2.5 years visa and then renew for another 2.5 years before you can get ILR. If you marry EU national, 5 years.

when i applied to sheffield hallam, i got admission in 1 week with 3000 pounds scholarship and even other nigerian students there will be hitting you up.
you cant compare uk to canada based on education.

You mentioned in one of your posts that UK schools are cheap, bruv UK schools ain't cheap.
If you have a first class from any Nigerian university, you are guaranteed of getting full funding in Canada once you are ready to apply to 2 - 3 schools. If you have a CGPA of at least 4.0 in a science related field from naija university, you will get full funding in Canada once you are patient and apply to many schools. I cant say same for UK.

By the way, the 3000 pounds Sheffield Hallalm offered you, na discount and na marketing strategy .

So see it this way, I want to sell a cloth for 5 naira, I tell people it is 8 naira but because I am a nice guy, I give them a discount of 3 naira. People will be happy I am giving them discount and they rush to buy from me but at the end of the day, I got what I wanted.

Naijaforeigner:
Nigerians love UK because

(1) Same time except during winter when it changes for 1 hour. I am losing valuable relationships in Nigeria already because of the time difference. To comment on nairaland and respond to whatssap messages has become trouble for me.

In Canada, they even have evening classes

(2) You can travel to Nigeria from the UK without much planning and cost of travel is cheap. I was looking at return tickets from Toronto to Nigeria and I am seeing ridiculous prices. Those ones in Manitoba, newfoundland and co, na die dem dey.

(3) Cheap Nigerian food and UK is second home to Nigerians. You will see Nigerians everywhere you go in UK. If you are in some cities in Canada, you go know say na you and God alone.

(4) Weather, Weather, Weather ...

(5) Nigerian foods in UK are cheap.

(6) Ease of visa application

(6) Oh and the Almighty pounds. If you have ever earned in pounds, you will miss UK. Infact, Canadian dollars feels like naira to me. I was a big boy in UK but Canada don humble me

I suggested UK for people who have gotten delays and those with second class and third class. The route we take does not matter, so far they get to Canada.

For now, Canada is still the best and easiest to get PR for International students. Don't dull my people.

Make I go sleep abeg.

nicerichard05:


Buh I heard UK do not allow 3rd party sponsorship, like brother been ur sponsor

tajmal:

Vesment:

Hi Vesment,

Could you share more light as to how you got admission with Sheffield Hallam university in the UK?

Did you pay an application fee to the school or you paid to their representatives in Nigeria?

Was your admission documents sent to the school through courier or was scanned and sent via email?

Additionally, did you pay any amount to get the automatic scholarship (£3k) for Nigerian student?

I understand this is not the UK tier 4 visa thread and I'm only asking because Vesment once got admission there. This Canada refusals don tire me abeg!

pojupoju:
Hi everyone on this forum.
I have been following this thread since I found out about it barely 2 months ago.
I am here to share the goodness of the Lord God Almighty and to all those who keep this space active and educative.

I don't want to write a thesis here but feel I must share some information I think will help someone to be encouraged their application process.


I applied for my student permit in June 2019 and got my approval and visa by end of August 2019
To prepare for this, I read all of the part 15 and 16 thread on Canadian Student Visa on Nairaland up to the time I finally submitted my application. This was very helpful especially considering the list of documents that I had initially intended to submit.... that would have been woefully inadequate.
The forum taught me the following:

No two applications are the same.
Diligence in preparing your application is absolutely necessary or your reject awaits you.
Do your own research as well as cross check every information you pickup from this forum.
I got information about cheap student travel fares which I didn't know about

My profile goes like this.
I have 4 visa rejects that date back years ago.
2 from Canadian student permit application
2 from another European country
The above were declared in my application


Over the years I managed to improve my travel history by visiting the US and other European countries

Statistics provide information for decision making so I did some homework to realize the following about visa approvals.

Nigeria had 18% approval rate in 2018.
Applications to Colleges have 50% approval rates.
Applications to Universities have 80% approval rates
Applications to the highly industrialized provinces have 80-90% approval rates whereas applications to cheaper provinces like Saskachewan etc
Applications to study at PhD levels have higher approval rates followed by masters, Bachelors then Diploma respectively.

(i will provide my sources when required... don't know if its not permitted here to drop web links etc)

The above is very useful information to enable you navigate towards choices that improve your approval rate.

SOP I believe is one of the most important things in your application. Please take time to write your SOP and possibly have others look through it for you. I took close to 7 weeks to put together my SOP because I needed to deal with every uncertainty possible that could flaw my application. Some may be wondering why so long. I applied to begin school in Jan 2020 to give me enough time for any uncertainty.

I applied to do a Diploma in a course which is unrelated whatsoever to my previous study area.
From a country with low approval rate
I chose a Province with low approval rate
Also I am in the middle of my career so am a much older person compared to the typical prospective foreign student.

I fully paid my fees for the year as well as accommodation for the year
had more than 10,000 Canadian dollars in my bank account for my upkeep for the year

The rest was my total dependence on God to see me through. The Almighty demonstrated his love and mercy and all went well.
My little advice to prospective applicants is to start early, don't be in a rush as if someone is chasing you out of the country. If you don't have the right profile now, take time to develop that profile so that you don't leave any chances for a rejection.

Thanks and God help us all.

Naijaforeigner:
Nigerians love UK because

(1) Same time except during winter when it changes for 1 hour. I am losing valuable relationships in Nigeria already because of the time difference. To comment on nairaland and respond to whatssap messages has become trouble for me.

In Canada, they even have evening classes

(2) You can travel to Nigeria from the UK without much planning and cost of travel is cheap. I was looking at return tickets from Toronto to Nigeria and I am seeing ridiculous prices. Those ones in Manitoba, newfoundland and co, na die dem dey.

(3) Cheap Nigerian food and UK is second home to Nigerians. You will see Nigerians everywhere you go in UK. If you are in some cities in Canada, you go know say na you and God alone.

(4) Weather, Weather, Weather ...

(5) Nigerian foods in UK are cheap.

(6) Ease of visa application

(6) Oh and the Almighty pounds. If you have ever earned in pounds, you will miss UK. Infact, Canadian dollars feels like naira to me. I was a big boy in UK but Canada don humble me

I suggested UK for people who have gotten delays and those with second class and third class. The route we take does not matter, so far they get to Canada.

For now, Canada is still the best and easiest to get PR for International students. Don't dull my people.

Make I go sleep abeg.

bazzyblings:
Please I would love to know , if I apply for canada study permit ,, when I get to Canada , is it compulsory that I have to study ?? Because me wan go work there o.... I just need a way In

olajigaolamide:


Is it compulsory for everyone?

bazzyblings:
Please I would love to know , if I apply for canada study permit ,, when I get to Canada , is it compulsory that I have to study ?? Because me wan go work there o.... I just need a way In

pojupoju:


I am aware of the information you have provided about quick qualification from TRV to PR in those areas you mentioned. Probably that may be part of the reason they reject more applicants going there probably from Africa especially knowing most students have probably no intention of returning home.
As to what you doubt and what I believe we are all entitled to our opinions and depending on your believe you are guided by the steps you choose to take. I am just providing information to people generally so they make informed decisions and not rush into the unknown and get disappointed while wasting their money.

My sources
https://studentimmigration.ca/canada-study-permit-refusals/
https://studentimmigration.ca/canada-rejects-most-african-students/

I am no authority on Canadian Immigration System - just contributing my quota to help give whatever information I think is relevant to help anyone interested.

Stay blessed bro.

Stevenssen:

Don't ask stupid questions like this here.
It's a study permit, yes you MUST study or you won't get the right papers for the work that you want to work.
If you want to work not study, go for express entry.

Zzzz1234:
Thanks a lot.

Which is temporary resident visa please? Is it the IMM1294?

bazzyblings:


You don’t have to insult me you know .. the only reason am not insulting you back is cus u answered my questions... Nigerian are full of anger .. please b calm .. who ask questions no Dey miss road .. thanks

justwise:


This is misleading and we should make an effort not to give wrong info.

If you applied for visa and submit bank statement containing money that met the financial requirement then that money is expected to be there, if you moved it out and use it for any other purpose then you have misrepresented your situation.

makano:
Oga Justwise, the bankers on this forum can testify to the fact that Banks do not disclose account balance of their customers to a 3rd party, and embassy is a 3rd party.. What the embassy does is to pick a transaction day or days and contact the banks to know what actually happened dt day as regards the applicant's SOA with them if it tallies with what the banks tell them, but for the bank to disclose closing balance to them, I doubt it. The only organizations that such information can be disclosed to are the EFCC, ICPC e.t.c and not embassy.. Please bankers in the house I want ur input on this cos I no b banker.. Does ur bank tell the embassy the account amount of ur customers to 3rd party including the Canadian embassy? Ur response will be appreciate by Myself, Justwise and also this family... Peace

bazzyblings:


Like I said everyone has the right to learn new things , so please don’t respond by first saying am asking a stupid question .. you don’t even know who you’re talking to .. I am not even in the Nigeria you are ... please for clarity .. if you can’t answer pass .. I don’t know why Nigerians are full of hate , pain and anger ... go abroad bro .. so you see how the whites respond ... to even the most stupid questions ... I would always say , Nigeria is cursed because of Nigerians .. not the leaders

justwise:


Which bank balance are you talking about? The same one you willingly submitted to the embassy and sign a disclaimer?

bazzyblings:


Like I said everyone has the right to learn new things , so please don’t respond by first saying am asking a stupid question .. you don’t even know who you’re talking to .. I am not even in the Nigeria you are ... please for clarity .. if you can’t answer pass .. I don’t know why Nigerians are full of hate , pain and anger ... go abroad bro .. so you see how the whites respond ... to even the most stupid questions ... I would always say , Nigeria is cursed because of Nigerians .. not the leaders

ndubuisi1213:


Okay bro, but will he still provide other sponsorship documents like employment letter of sponsor, 6 months Pay-slip, work Id, 6 months bank statement of the sponsor with adequate funds and a reference letter attached to it by the bank (bank letter head, signed and stamped).
- Any asset of the sponsor like land, etc.

Or

with only those claims there won't be need for any other documentation.

george009:
A quick one guys;

My Dad is supporting me with USD10,000 while I pay the remaining balance of USD3,500 and CAD10,000;

My Question is;

Will my Dad draft a letter of sponsorship or will it be Co-Sponsorship?

If Co-Sponsorship, Do I have to draft a letter of Sponsorship on my behalf?

Its a bit confusing to me, someone should help me please;

Thanks

Stevenssen:

Don't ask stupid questions like this here.
It's a study permit, yes you MUST study or you won't get the right papers for the work that you want to work.
If you want to work not study, go for express entry.

OB411:


Frankly I thought his response to your question was rather harsh, at the same time I just felt it was coming from a place of 'students who are not genuine spoiling it for others', so cut him some slack.

Don't take it to heart and I personally don't think any question is stupid, in your case I see sincerity of purpose most people mask their true intentions with schooling.

That said, study permit is solely for study purposes, after which you are allowed to work legally otherwise you 'll create avoidable problems for yourself in future (I am not talking from experience but research)

Why not try Express Entry, it seems to be what you want.


Bless you!

OB411:
Please can someone advise on what I should do.

My sponsor(mum), retired civil servant who now earns a pension and runs her own business. The business is not registered yet, it brings in good money, evident in her personal statement of account.

I was thinking when I present her as my sponsor to the embassy, its make better sense to say she's a business woman as opposed to a retired civil servant, which might have them(VO) thinking why she would want to incur such expenses at this stage as a retiree.

Can I say she is a business person and just tender her personal bank statement, even without a corporate bank statement/registered business document, or just leave her status as retired civil servant.

Responses would really be appreciated.

Thanks.

JustMellow:


Hello OB411,

There is nothing wrong stating your mum is a retiree and providing evidence to back your claims, and at the same time saying she runs a business. This goes a long way to show how solidly (economically) established she is, depending on how well your narrate or explain the story.

If the CAC document isn't available, the tax clearance, other government monthly or yearly revenue payment etc, purchase or sales receipt, contract or agreement document etc can go a mile to prove the legitimacy of the business.

Lastly, her personal BS will suffice for your/the sponsorship purpose.

Good luck!

JustMellow:


Hello George009,

Based on the information provided, it seems your application should be that of a co-sponsorship. More so, to make it official, you should write a LOS and a co-LOS for your father.

Good luck!