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Where did you learn this from?

Age matters 100% in visa applications.
Not just to Canada but other countries (EU and the Rest)

You cannot be eg 36 applying for a Bsc. You won’t get the visa. Having admission doesn’t have anything to do with visa , else everyone will be granted a visa.

Most Universities are just after your tuition, nothing more.

Chukwuemeka101:
Age doesn't matter in visa application, where age comes to play is in the admission, once the school offers you admission, and you can show them your finical strength, you can apply for visa

mikeerrr:
Where did you learn this from?

Age matters 100% in visa applications.
Not just to Canada but other countries (EU and the Rest)

You cannot be eg 36 applying for a Bsc. You won’t get the visa. Having admission doesn’t have anything to do with visa , else everyone will be granted a visa.

Most Universities are just after your tuition, nothing more.

See once you get admission, you can package your document very well ,then use your National Diploma certificate or any trade certificate to apply for visa but you must be willing to explain the year gap between when you obtain the certificate and now , is it not on this forum that and 18 years person applied for visa and got rejected,

Is matter of document package and God,

Age doesn't come to play when it comes to education.

All you have to do it, explain the age gap , mind you if you apply with your O level at age 30 or 30 something ,you may be rejected, you have to look for a higher cert more than O level to apply for visa...you can chat the VAC's up and hear from them .

KK

Chukwuemeka101:
See once you get admission, you can package your document very well ,then use your National Diploma certificate or any trade certificate to apply for visa but you must be willing to explain the year gap between when you obtain the certificate and now , is it not on this forum that and 18 years person applied for visa and got rejected,

Is matter of document package and God,

Age doesn't come to play when it comes to education.

All you have to do it, explain the age gap , mind you if you apply with your O level at age 30 or 30 something ,you may be rejected, you have to look for a higher cert more than O level to apply for visa...you can chat the VAC's up and hear from them .

Good morning everyone please can someone help and guide me through i am very new here and i have gone through some parts of this topic and i still dont understand the most basic things like applying for admission and how to go about it then applying for visa also and documents needed best school of choice and cost of living etc. i just finished NYSC service, graduated with B.eng mechanical engineering please ur help is much appreciated so that i can start drawing a feasible plan. thanks in anticipation

donnuel360:
Good morning everyone please can someone help and guide me through i am very new here and i have gone through some parts of this topic and i still dont understand the most basic things like applying for admission and how to go about it then applying for visa also and documents needed best school of choice and cost of living etc. i just finished NYSC service, graduated with B.eng mechanical engineering please ur help is much appreciated so that i can start drawing a feasible plan. thanks in anticipation

I believe you in the right place if you willing to do it your self I recommend you read through and the the most important first step get admitted into any DLI institution either degree, masters or even certificate program depending on your pocket

Thank y'all

Congratulations.

Don't worry you will get your passport soon.

Tipsofstanlee1:
Please I really need someone to tell me the next thing to do.

Submitted application ( Paper based)-4th December, 2019

Medical request - 15th January, 2020

Medical passed - 5th February ,2020

New letter of offer request - 12th February, 2020

Submitted new letter of offer - 27th February, 2020

Correspondence letter on biometric validity - 10th March, 2020

Nothing else since, I was told if you get the correspondence letter that a decision has been made on your application, but why is it taking long.
I'm really scared now

donnuel360:
Good morning everyone please can someone help and guide me through i am very new here and i have gone through some parts of this topic and i still dont understand the most basic things like applying for admission and how to go about it then applying for visa also and documents needed best school of choice and cost of living etc. i just finished NYSC service, graduated with B.eng mechanical engineering please ur help is much appreciated so that i can start drawing a feasible plan. thanks in anticipation

Google schools for masters program or post grad certificate depending on your CGPA that is suitable for your choice of program. All the documents to be submitted would be listed there. See the deadline and apply if you are within time. It’s until you get admission that you should talk about visa application.

Is the Monarch Emir of KANO or OBA of BENIN or SULTAN of SOKOTO?

If not Remove it.

A letter from a monarch


Cooperative no get basis, collect the money and if possible pay it in to an original account
A letter and statement from her cooperative Society showing her savings of 650k

Hey


Any one here in[b[b]] NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY[/b][/b]?

That school Cost sha...

But e mean say no body dey there ni?

Please will i be given admission with this waec result??
University of Prince Edward Island already mailed me that i didn't meet the requirements of having C4. So i wanto try colleges.
I will be applying to colleges in Prince edward Island, Quebec and Alberta.
Program: Computer science/computer system technology

Urgent response!!!

Any Brandon University student here please?

For the experienced people here, how can I confirm my proof of degree to Usask I am currently processing my official transcript and also need to meet the first condition stated above.
Please how can I tackle this?
Will sending my degree certificate suffice or do I have to visit my school (UNN) to get any form of clearance or letter.

I want a re-issue of my international passport, someone said I should bring 35k. Is that how expensive it has been. ?

ptoall1000:
I want a re-issue of my international passport, someone said I should bring 35k. Is that how expensive it has been. ?

That's the price ,some will even tell you 45k ,

How are you sure the person is genuine? Last time I checked, its was done @45k and to get it quickly I will advise you to avoid going to Lagos and Abuja offices as it is kinda difficult to get booklets. Neighboring states might be your best bet to get it done faster.

ptoall1000:
I want a re-issue of my international passport, someone said I should bring 35k. Is that how expensive it has been. ?

Hello house, please I need help with my SOP. Please chat me up, thanks

Ibuchim101:
Hello house, please I need help with my SOP. Please chat me up, thanks

Check your mail

donnuel360:
Good morning everyone please can someone help and guide me through i am very new here and i have gone through some parts of this topic and i still dont understand the most basic things like applying for admission and how to go about it then applying for visa also and documents needed best school of choice and cost of living etc. i just finished NYSC service, graduated with B.eng mechanical engineering please ur help is much appreciated so that i can start drawing a feasible plan. thanks in anticipation

Note a very important point. Not all programs will entitle you to stay back and get a job in Canada when you are done (PGWP - post graduate work permit). So whatever school you are applying to make sure to cross check that it is DLI (a school qualified to accept international students) and most importantly that the program you are applying for there will qualify you for a Work permit afterwards.

Chukwuemeka101:
I submitted February 15th,
No update yet

Ok be updating me. Thank you

The IRCC has stated that applications will not be rejected for non-compliance at this time. All applications currently in progress at IRCC offices abroad, at case processing centres, and within the Domestic Network will continue to be processed, but may experience delays.

In order to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, the IRCC has temporarily closed some of its visa application centres, and others have been reduced to essential staff only.

Qudkom:
The IRCC has stated that applications will not be rejected for non-compliance at this time. All applications currently in progress at IRCC offices abroad, at case processing centres, and within the Domestic Network will continue to be processed, but may experience delays.

In order to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, the IRCC has temporarily closed some of its visa application centres, and others have been reduced to essential staff only.

Please can you direct me to were this info was gotten

Long post alert!!

Alhamdulilah Robil Al-Amin....

Its been a very long but fruitful journey for me...

4th January 2019, I got my refusal email on my visa application to Australia (Funny reason: Co was not satisfied that I would be able to pay subsequent fees after submitting statement of about 16 million naira (they just needed about 12 million)... Well.. long story... Moving on!!
I was going to try again but alot of people wanted me to choose Canada including parents cos they say Aussie is too far... after much hesitation, and fear cos I heard Canada study visa is very difficult especially if you have been rejected once from there or another country...I was too scared to risk my money...but as God would have it, Australia cancelled my admission because of the visa refusal and said I have to wait for another 6 months or so before I can re-apply again. I lost about 500k in my refund due to conversion rate..(mi o le cry).... There and then I said let me try Canada..

The Journey!
I applied to just 2 schools (Seneca college & one other one I cannot even remember) Seneca collected application fee, the other was free (still cant remember their name so dont ask me,lol.)... Seneca gave me admission in less than 2weeks, so I didnt care about the other school.. the deposit for Seneca was about 8k CAD (chicken change compared to Australia of 13,000 AUD *About 4mill naira) so I jumped on the offer and paid...

Now the gist... The 16 million I used when applying to Australia was no longer available (many happenings back at home took away alot of money so we were basically broke...lol), I resigned from my job about 2 weeks after I put in my application cos I got a better job, guess what? I lost the job after another 3 weeks (long story) so after submitting my application with job, I was worried that if they do background check with the company, they would say nobody with my name existed (mo teh)...lol... so basically I was applying without plenty money nor a job..Two red flags with CA..Toor

I submitted statement of account of my parents (Mom = 1.5mill naira + 3million Fixed deposit, Dad = 15,000 USD), I did not submit any of my account statement (cos na change full there)....did not want to implicate myself by myself..lol...., Submitted my SOP and letter of sponsorship (from my mother, written by me), submitted my company CAC document (note: I just registered last year and the company is for the future,hence I have never done anything with the company), submitted mom's CAC document to show she own her business, submitted dad's land document (worth 700k naira..lmao), and all other necessary serenren like passport of dad,mom, myself (note: I have never left Nigeria before *Virgin*)..

What I think worked for me:
With all the above, I would gladly say God first, then a convincing SOP!!!!!! SOP!!!! SOP!!!!! I cannot over emphasize this... I think I explained everything in detail such that the VO would not have any doubts or questions about all my documents..I wrote it like a story, connecting all points together (I even invited the VO for an end of year party in my village when talking about home ties) I did not have any home tie cos no property or job or anything..no wife no children... but I was able to tie my village people (lol) and the plans I have for them to my sop (dont ask me what, unless you are sending me 350k like I saw someone paid an agent here..lmao)....So I think I talked about everything in my SOP including my refusal and why they refused me even tho I know they can see, i still reported myself even blaming myself for the refusal and mentioned how I have now addressed it in this application (all na format, cos even the money no dey like that time)... So I'll repeat this, once your SOP is convincing enough, every other thing can be overlooked (to some extent oo..you still have to be reasonable with every other requirement, but if your SOP is vague, nobody cares about your millions or landed properties). I think once you write your SOP, read it out to yourself ans ask yourself if na me be VO, shey I laugh or dey excited about wetin I just read? Your answer should tell you what next to do..

Next thing is your letter of sponsor... I 'think' they like it when the person sponsoring you is directly linked to you (parents mostly)..next to boya brother or sister (with good reason) then others (which can only pass IF your explanation is the most reasonable on earth)..so if you have your parents alive, even if they do not have the money, send the funds to them from whoever is supposed to be your sponsor and write a great sponsorship letter... In my own, I made just my mom the sponsor and dad as backup reaosn was cos mumsy get moeny pass popsy at that moment and if I use popsy that means I'll be submitting his own statement of account (mistake I did with Australia)..so I only had to submit mumsy's statement and just 1 of popsy with the largest funds just as backup... so if yours is just one parent, use it well... In my sponsorship letter, I explained (as my mother) that I am sponsoring my son instead of his father cos we have planned it that way since we born am (that would make the vo see sense in why na she dey sponsor)...so basically explain the reason for everything, dont let them guess on your behalf cos u do not know to which direction they would guess and you wouldnt be there to say rara o, no be so...

Finally, I believe in the saying that 'you are the only one that can help you'.. I used agent when I applied to Australia and I still believe till date that some of the things she asked me to remove from my SOP was why I did not get the VISA (Gods plan tho)..so this one I said I was going to do it myself also considering the fact that all the guys I have there did it themselves too...That way, I was able to be unique with my application and read through over and over before submitting ensuring no mistakes (cos no sorry after submission o).... So if you are educated enough, I believe you can do this yourself, use google, use nairaland, use youtube, use your head..and you would be fine (sorry if I am spoiling business for agents here, but ee gbadun toyen)..

I think I have been able to inspire people here cos I always look forward to someone explaining like this when I was doing my application but no one..so I am going to be an exception and lift you guys spirit... It is not all rossy but believe!!

If you have any questions, I would try my best to attend to them..its hard using phone to do that..I had to use my computer to type this epistle..but i'll try my best..

Please NOTE: I do not help people write SOP's Oooo (well I might change my mind if I see 350k..lol).. I dont think I ever have that time with my new job..neither can I review (for now) but if you have question(s), feel free to paste it here (not private cos I would not see it nor will I drop my personal email 'ke ma lo fi message pa mi')... I'll be coming here often to render any help I can cos thats the right thing to do.

To all those awaiting visa grant, may the Almighty God that favored me amongst many favor you too... with the whole Corona self, I thought it was going to be hard but to God be the glory...

TimeLine:
Application Submitted: November 21
Biometrics: Nov 22
Medical Request: January 24
Medical Done: Feb 12
Medicals Passed: Feb 16
Correspondence Letter: March 2
Original Passport Request: March 2
Approval Email: March 16
Passport Collected: March 17

Institution: Seneca College
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Resumption: September 2020
Duration: 1 year
Program: Information Systems (Grad Cert)
Age: 29yrs and my parents are still my sponsor, so do not let anyone deceive you with age

What Next: Gurus in the house that have moved to CA, I need advise on what and what I need to come with, how to prepare myself and advice on flight and bookings for people that just left this year...

Who else is leaving before September!! (female most preferred as I no be gay..lol).. Toronto your boy is kamiiiinnn!!

PS: if you want to reply this post, after clicking on 'quote', pls cut out a larger part of my message before submitting your response to avoid taking up plenty space just to say congrats...

Thanks!

Pray for the world! Cheers...

Glasses1:
Long post alert!!

Alhamdulilah Robil Al-Amin....

Its been a very long but fruitful journey for me...

4th January 2019, I got my refusal email on my visa application to Australia (Funny reason: Co was not satisfied that I would be able to pay subsequent fees after submitting statement of about 16 million naira (they just needed about 12 million)... Well.. long story... Moving on!!
I was going to try again but alot of people wanted me to choose Canada including parents cos they say Aussie is too far... after much hesitation, and fear cos I heard Canada study visa is very difficult especially if you have been rejected once from there or another country...I was too scared to risk my money...but as God would have it, Australia cancelled my admission because of the visa refusal and said I have to wait for another 6 months or so before I can re-apply again. I lost about 500k in my refund due to conversion rate..(mi o le cry).... There and then I said let me try Canada..

The Journey!
I applied to just 2 schools (Seneca college & one other one I cannot even remember) Seneca collected application fee, the other was free (still cant remember their name so dont ask me,lol.)... Seneca gave me admission in less than 2weeks, so I didnt care about the other school.. the deposit for Seneca was about 8k CAD (chicken change compared to Australia of 13,000 AUD *About 4mill naira) so I jumped on the offer and paid...

Now the gist... The 16 million I used when applying to Australia was no longer available (many happenings back at home took away alot of money so we were basically broke...lol), I resigned from my job about 2 weeks after I put in my application cos I got a better job, guess what? I lost the job after another 3 weeks (long story) so after submitting my application with job, I was worried that if they do background check with the company, they would say nobody with my name existed (mo teh)...lol... so basically I was applying without plenty money nor a job..Two red flags with CA..Toor

I submitted statement of account of my parents (Mom = 1.5mill naira + 3million Fixed deposit, Dad = 15,000 USD), I did not submit any of my account statement (cos na change full there)....did not want to implicate myself by myself..lol...., Submitted my SOP and letter of sponsorship (from my mother, written by me), submitted my company CAC document (note: I just registered last year and the company is for the future,hence I have never done anything with the company), submitted mom's CAC document to show she own her business, submitted dad's land document (worth 700k naira..lmao), and all other necessary serenren like passport of dad,mom, myself (note: I have never left Nigeria before *Virgin*)..

What I think worked for me:
With all the above, I would gladly say God first, then a convincing SOP!!!!!! SOP!!!! SOP!!!!! I cannot over emphasize this... I think I explained everything in detail such that the VO would not have any doubts or questions about all my documents..I wrote it like a story, connecting all points together (I even invited the VO for an end of year party in my village when talking about home ties) I did not have any home tie cos no property or job or anything..no wife no children... but I was able to tie my village people (lol) and the plans I have for them to my sop (dont ask me what, unless you are sending me 350k like I saw someone paid an agent here..lmao)....So I think I talked about everything in my SOP including my refusal and why they refused me even tho I know they can see, i still reported myself even blaming myself for the refusal and mentioned how I have now addressed it in this application (all na format, cos even the money no dey like that time)... So I'll repeat this, once your SOP is convincing enough, every other thing can be overlooked (to some extent oo..you still have to be reasonable with every other requirement, but if your SOP is vague, nobody cares about your millions or landed properties). I think once you write your SOP, read it out to yourself ans ask yourself if na me be VO, shey I laugh or dey excited about wetin I just read? Your answer should tell you what next to do..

Next thing is your letter of sponsor... I 'think' they like it when the person sponsoring you is directly linked to you (parents mostly)..next to boya brother or sister (with good reason) then others (which can only pass IF your explanation is the most reasonable on earth)..so if you have your parents alive, even if they do not have the money, send the funds to them from whoever is supposed to be your sponsor and write a great sponsorship letter... In my own, I made just my mom the sponsor and dad as backup reaosn was cos mumsy get moeny pass popsy at that moment and if I use popsy that means I'll be submitting his own statement of account (mistake I did with Australia)..so I only had to submit mumsy's statement and just 1 of popsy with the largest funds just as backup... so if yours is just one parent, use it well... In my sponsorship letter, I explained (as my mother) that I am sponsoring my son instead of his father cos we have planned it that way since we born am (that would make the vo see sense in why na she dey sponsor)...so basically explain the reason for everything, dont let them guess on your behalf cos u do not know to which direction they would guess and you wouldnt be there to say rara o, no be so...

Finally, I believe in the saying that 'you are the only one that can help you'.. I used agent when I applied to Australia and I still believe till date that some of the things she asked me to remove from my SOP was why I did not get the VISA (Gods plan tho)..so this one I said I was going to do it myself also considering the fact that all the guys I have there did it themselves too...That way, I was able to be unique with my application and read through over and over before submitting ensuring no mistakes (cos no sorry after submission o).... So if you are educated enough, I believe you can do this yourself, use google, use nairaland, use youtube, use your head..and you would be fine (sorry if I am spoiling business for agents here, but ee gbadun toyen)..

I think I have been able to inspire people here cos I always look forward to someone explaining like this when I was doing my application but no one..so I am going to be an exception and lift you guys spirit... It is not all rossy but believe!!

If you have any questions, I would try my best to attend to them..its hard using phone to do that..I had to use my computer to type this epistle..but i'll try my best..

Please NOTE: I do not help people write SOP's Oooo (well I might change my mind if I see 350k..lol).. I dont think I ever have that time with my new job..neither can I review (for now) but if you have question(s), feel free to paste it here (not private cos I would not see it nor will I drop my personal email 'ke ma lo fi message pa mi')... I'll be coming here often to render any help I can cos thats the right thing to do.

To all those awaiting visa grant, may the Almighty God that favored me amongst many favor you too... with the whole Corona self, I thought it was going to be hard but to God be the glory...

TimeLine:
Application Submitted: November 21
Biometrics: Nov 22
Medical Request: January 24
Medical Done: Feb 12
Medicals Passed: Feb 16
Correspondence Letter: March 2
Original Passport Request: March 2
Approval Email: March 16
Passport Collected: March 17

Institution: Seneca College
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Resumption: September 2020
Duration: 1 year
Program: Information Systems (Grad Cert)
Age: 29yrs and my parents are still my sponsor, so do not let anyone deceive you with age

What Next: Gurus in the house that have moved to CA, I need advise on what and what I need to come with, how to prepare myself and advice on flight and bookings for people that just left this year...

Who else is leaving before September!! (female most preferred as I no be gay..lol).. Toronto your boy is kamiiiinnn!!

Pray for the world! Cheers...

Congrats,

I love that part that says make no body deceive you for age .. Good luck boss ,meet you soon

I think you too should be more worried about being 31 years & not getting an update since February 15th, than trying to prove “age is not factor bullshit”. I do get that you’re trying to console yourself, I totally get it. Congrats to the fella that got approved. Clearly you can see he emphasised about having a strong SOP & ensuring that other factors are good to go.

I do sincerely wish you all the best in your application though. Looking forward to popping a champagne for you!

Chukwuemeka101:
Congrats,

I love that part that says make no body deceive you for age .. Good luck boss ,meet you soon

mikeerrr:
I think you too should be more worried about being 31 years & not getting an update since February 15th, than trying to prove “age is not factor bullshit”. I do get that you’re trying to console yourself, I totally get it. Congrats to the fella that got approved. Clearly you can see he emphasised about having a strong SOP & ensuring that other factors are good to go.

I do sincerely wish you all the best in your application though. Looking forward to popping a champagne for you!

� you are so funny , why will I be worried ?? Please am not ready for any argument, let the chats be OK? And don't take it personal..

Glasses1:
Long post alert!!

Alhamdulilah Robil Al-Amin....

Its been a very long but fruitful journey for me...

4th January 2019, I got my refusal email on my visa application to Australia (Funny reason: Co was not satisfied that I would be able to pay subsequent fees after submitting statement of about 16 million naira (they just needed about 12 million)... Well.. long story... Moving on!!

Honestly I enjoyed reading this, you go sabi tell story sha.

Congratulations ���

One day I do tell me story too

Talking about Age, do they have age consideration for someone applying for Masters at age 45?
Also, I have been looking for schools that offer Information security or cyber security as Masters program but most schools don’t have it as Masters but Post graduate diploma and the like.
How is easy is it to get job permit or even a job after PGD?

Check Concordia University in Montreal

ptoall1000:
Talking about Age, do they have age consideration for someone applying for Masters at age 45?
Also, I have been looking for schools that offer Information security or cyber security as Masters program but most schools don’t have it as Masters but Post graduate diploma and the like.
How is easy is it to get job permit or even a job after PGD?

Glasses1:
Long post alert!!

Alhamdulilah Robil Al-Amin....

Its been a very long but fruitful journey for me...

4th January 2019, I got my refusal email on my visa application to Australia (Funny reason: Co was not satisfied that I would be able to pay subsequent fees after submitting statement of about 16 million naira (they just needed about 12 million)... Well.. long story... Moving on!!
I was going to try again but alot of people wanted me to choose Canada including parents cos they say Aussie is too far... after much hesitation, and fear cos I heard Canada study visa is very difficult especially if you have been rejected once from there or another country...I was too scared to risk my money...but as God would have it, Australia cancelled my admission because of the visa refusal and said I have to wait for another 6 months or so before I can re-apply again. I lost about 500k in my refund due to conversion rate..(mi o le cry).... There and then I said let me try Canada..

The Journey!
I applied to just 2 schools (Seneca college & one other one I cannot even remember) Seneca collected application fee, the other was free (still cant remember their name so dont ask me,lol.)... Seneca gave me admission in less than 2weeks, so I didnt care about the other school.. the deposit for Seneca was about 8k CAD (chicken change compared to Australia of 13,000 AUD *About 4mill naira) so I jumped on the offer and paid...

Now the gist... The 16 million I used when applying to Australia was no longer available (many happenings back at home took away alot of money so we were basically broke...lol), I resigned from my job about 2 weeks after I put in my application cos I got a better job, guess what? I lost the job after another 3 weeks (long story) so after submitting my application with job, I was worried that if they do background check with the company, they would say nobody with my name existed (mo teh)...lol... so basically I was applying without plenty money nor a job..Two red flags with CA..Toor

I submitted statement of account of my parents (Mom = 1.5mill naira + 3million Fixed deposit, Dad = 15,000 USD), I did not submit any of my account statement (cos na change full there)....did not want to implicate myself by myself..lol...., Submitted my SOP and letter of sponsorship (from my mother, written by me), submitted my company CAC document (note: I just registered last year and the company is for the future,hence I have never done anything with the company), submitted mom's CAC document to show she own her business, submitted dad's land document (worth 700k naira..lmao), and all other necessary serenren like passport of dad,mom, myself (note: I have never left Nigeria before *Virgin*)..

[bWhat I think worked for me:[/b]
With all the above, I would gladly say God first, then a convincing SOP!!!!!! SOP!!!! SOP!!!!! I cannot over emphasize this... I think I explained everything in detail such that the VO would not have any doubts or questions about all my documents..I wrote it like a story, connecting all points together (I even invited the VO for an end of year party in my village when talking about home ties) I did not have any home tie cos no property or job or anything..no wife no children... but I was able to tie my village people (lol) and the plans I have for them to my sop (dont ask me what, unless you are sending me 350k like I saw someone paid an agent here..lmao)....So I think I talked about everything in my SOP including my refusal and why they refused me even tho I know they can see, i still reported myself even blaming myself for the refusal and mentioned how I have now addressed it in this application (all na format, cos even the money no dey like that time)... So I'll repeat this, once your SOP is convincing enough, every other thing can be overlooked (to some extent oo..you still have to be reasonable with every other requirement, but if your SOP is vague, nobody cares about your millions or landed properties). I think once you write your SOP, read it out to yourself ans ask yourself if na me be VO, shey I laugh or dey excited about wetin I just read? Your answer should tell you what next to do..

Next thing is your letter of sponsor... I 'think' they like it when the person sponsoring you is directly linked to you (parents mostly)..next to boya brother or sister (with good reason) then others (which can only pass IF your explanation is the most reasonable on earth)..so if you have your parents alive, even if they do not have the money, send the funds to them from whoever is supposed to be your sponsor and write a great sponsorship letter... In my own, I made just my mom the sponsor and dad as backup reaosn was cos mumsy get moeny pass popsy at that moment and if I use popsy that means I'll be submitting his own statement of account (mistake I did with Australia)..so I only had to submit mumsy's statement and just 1 of popsy with the largest funds just as backup... so if yours is just one parent, use it well... In my sponsorship letter, I explained (as my mother) that I am sponsoring my son instead of his father cos we have planned it that way since we born am (that would make the vo see sense in why na she dey sponsor)...so basically explain the reason for everything, dont let them guess on your behalf cos u do not know to which direction they would guess and you wouldnt be there to say rara o, no be so...

Finally, I believe in the saying that 'you are the only one that can help you'.. I used agent when I applied to Australia and I still believe till date that some of the things she asked me to remove from my SOP was why I did not get the VISA (Gods plan tho)..so this one I said I was going to do it myself also considering the fact that all the guys I have there did it themselves too...That way, I was able to be unique with my application and read through over and over before submitting ensuring no mistakes (cos no sorry after submission o).... So if you are educated enough, I believe you can do this yourself, use google, use nairaland, use youtube, use your head..and you would be fine (sorry if I am spoiling business for agents here, but ee gbadun toyen)..

I think I have been able to inspire people here cos I always look forward to someone explaining like this when I was doing my application but no one..so I am going to be an exception and lift you guys spirit... It is not all rossy but believe!!

If you have any questions, I would try my best to attend to them..its hard using phone to do that..I had to use my computer to type this epistle..but i'll try my best..

Please NOTE: I do not help people write SOP's Oooo (well I might change my mind if I see 350k..lol).. I dont think I ever have that time with my new job..neither can I review (for now) but if you have question(s), feel free to paste it here (not private cos I would not see it nor will I drop my personal email 'ke ma lo fi message pa mi')... I'll be coming here often to render any help I can cos thats the right thing to do.

To all those awaiting visa grant, may the Almighty God that favored me amongst many favor you too... with the whole Corona self, I thought it was going to be hard but to God be the glory...

TimeLine:
Application Submitted: November 21
Biometrics: Nov 22
Medical Request: January 24
Medical Done: Feb 12
Medicals Passed: Feb 16
Correspondence Letter: March 2
Original Passport Request: March 2
Approval Email: March 16
Passport Collected: March 17

Institution: Seneca College
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Resumption: September 2020
Duration: 1 year
Program: Information Systems (Grad Cert)
Age: 29yrs and my parents are still my sponsor, so do not let anyone deceive you with age

What Next: Gurus in the house that have moved to CA, I need advise on what and what I need to come with, how to prepare myself and advice on flight and bookings for people that just left this year...

Who else is leaving before September!! (female most preferred as I no be gay..lol).. Toronto your boy is kamiiiinnn!!

PS: if you want to reply this post, after clicking on 'quote', pls cut out a larger part of my message before submitting your response to avoid taking up plenty space just to say congrats... Thanks!

Pray for the world! Cheers...

Congratulations, May you find luck on your new journey. I would have sent you a PM, but rule is rule.

May I humbly request for your SOP and sponsorship letter
As I guidance to craft mine.