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@YemmyPOG
In addition to any other suggestions that will be given to you by the more experienced people, I advise you should also show funds that would be used to carter for your family in your absence. This was one of the refusal reasons in my first application: "Personal assets and financial status". Eventually, in my 2nd application, I had to show around 3.5 million and state clearly in my SOP that its for my family while am away. You might use a lesser amount, it depends on what you have. Good luck[/quote]

Hello once again, please I need clarity for the below situation: I got admission into Usask for Masters in public administration.

1. What is the ideal/minimum balance I am supposed to write on my form Imm 1294e if my tuition fee is $19,500(payable per credit courses enrolled) for the whole 16months program.
Note however, the following costs were outlined on my admission letter for one academic year.
Tuition: $9,778
Estimated Living expenses for off campus/On campus respectively: $13,410 /$17,260
Books and supplies:$1350-$1600
Student fee :$1070
My confusion now is, to present proof of funds available for my studies, am i supposed to strictly show a total of the cost outlined by the school on my admission letter ? OR show the whole $19,500 + $10,000 as recommended by IRCC ?

2. On the imm1294e, I have the option to either choose one of; self-sponsored, parents or other. I have 6million in my fixed deposit account(4mths old) which is not enough to cover the entire expenses. I really want to pick self sponsorship as I read somewhere on this thread it shows more financial credibility for married and older individuals (I am 35yrs old , female and married with 3kids). I have someone(potential sponsor) who is willing to transfer additional 5million to my account temporarily, should I go ahead and do this and then claim I sold one of my land. Or just opt for co-sponsorship using a family friend with 15million credit balance in her SOA.
Sorry for my epistle but I need answers to this confusion. Thank you as you do.

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