Hello Omofar,
I am 30 years, I have my LOA from a DLI. I have about 5 years work experience in sales and customer service.
But my BSc is Computer Science, and I'm to study Project Management (Graduate certificate). I've been to the UK and Kenya.
I would love to know the best way to demonstrate ties here in Nigeria. I still have a job and my company stated my Study leave will be granted upon issuance of visa. My brother is my sponsor and he's co-sponsoring with my younger brother. My dad also swore an affidavit to support my application. And yes, I already paid my 1st semester tuition deposit.
Any heads-up on how to write my LOE to be convincing?
Thank you for the great job you're doing here.
@Omofar
Hello JaeyMocgreg,
Thanks for visiting this thread.
At face-value you appear like a good candidate, so lets try and dig a little deeper shall we?
1. Your age is a bit advanced, however, you have justified that with your years of work experience. So you are in the clear here.
2. Changing career is not bad, you are moving from computer science, to sales and customer service, and now to project management. I think its not a bad move. But you will need to demonstrate the value of the degree to you in your LOE.
3. What you really want to show the VO is not actually ties to Nigeria, but a genuine INTENTION to return to Nigeria on completion of your studies. there really no hard and fast rule do so. However, the fact that you are currently working shows that you have employment prospects, so getting an additional credential will improve your chances of getting better offers on your return to Nigeria. This needs to be properly articulate in your LOE. What are your plans when you get back from Canada..etc
4. As for all the numerous co-sponsors, I really don't think that is the way to go. Speak to all those that want to support you, let them consolidate the funds into your own account. In your LOE you will explain that funding for this venture was made available by support from family and friends and maybe do a table showing how much each person contributed, and why they have vested interest in helping you actualize your dreams.
Based on this, if you try to tidy up the area of your funding and write a very compelling LOE, you should be fine.
I wish you all the best.
Omofar