Hello Good People i really need your advice on how to go about my study permit application. I am a national of Nigeria but in South Africa presently... I have been in South Africa Since 2009 with a visitors visa then i changed my status to study permit which i firstly went to a college in 2010 which i finished from, in 2011 i took a break and did my Hons Degree in Assessment and quality assurance in 2012 and completed but Nov 2012 but graduated April 2013. I still have a valid south african study permit which will expire at the end of this year. I applied at a college for certificate programs in Education which will be for 32-38 weeks, I have teh money to pay half of my tutition and i will have about extra $4,000 that will be for my trip, My main concerns is my sponsor, My uncle in Nigeria is willing to act as my sponsor also my in-law who is a south african is willing as well, I want to know if its wise if my in-law who is a south african can be my sponsor and also is it advisable to apply from south Africa? and my total fees is $12,600 and i am willing to pay half hope that wont make me to desperate? pls i need some advice and guides for my situation .. Thanks Alot
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Hi,femtex014 said:
The decision on an application for a Canadian study permit will completely be based on one's individual application package. Usually good academic record ( especially marks of last major degree) , proper course selection (preferably showing progression in same field) consistent profile, sufficient proof of funding and a decent IELTS score and showing strong ties to your home country is seen as a standard benchmark to get the Canadian study permit. There may be more requirements, depending upon the citizenship of one's country.
As a Nigerian citizen, you may return back to Nigeria, and apply for the Canadian study visa through The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos .
Regarding your uncle in Nigeria or your in-laws in South Africa , I personally feel..if your uncle becomes the sponsor, it may show greater ties to your home country, which in turn may be advantageous for you to secure the Canadian visa.
To know more about applying Canadian study visa, visit the official website of The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos:
(http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/visas/study-etude.aspx.)
(http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/visas/index.aspx?menu_id=2)
Here, it is mentioned that the Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos has made arrangements with VFS Global to provide convenient visa application services by way of a Visa Application Centre (VAC). You may choose to apply directly to The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos or via VFS Global.
If you choose to apply directly, then go through all the instructions at the official sites The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos and the CIC:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-who.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
To apply through VFS Global see: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/Nigeria/index.html
To search for appropriate course, go through the official list of recognized Canadian educational institutes, participating in OCWP+PGWP, listed according to province:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/institutions/participants.asp
Hope it helps.
***All opinions expressed are purely personal, and pieces of information mentioned are to the best of my knowledge... You should consult other sources too.