kingomallam:
Dear gurus, I greet o

1. I have a TBILL in my business name which is a sole proprietor. It is me trading under the guise of another name.
If the bank gives me reference letter stating that it is a sole signatory account and I have unlimited access to the funds wouldn't it be acceptable as POF

In a business enterprise, you and your business are the same. It does not have a legal identity of its own. I think, my opinion, you can make an argument based on this. However, are you apply for FSW? I will also suggest you seek the wise counsel of an immigration lawyer especially if you are applying as a FSW

2. My spouse is yet to change her maiden name because we got married 3months ago. Would I need to process the name change before applying or just continue with her information as is on my EE profile

Your wife should effect the change of name immediately because she is answering another name which is your last name and there is the need to upload legal document to show this. Marriage certificate, affidavit of name change plus newspapers clippings informing the public of name change is sufficient here

Thanks

DatechMan:
I've been following this thread for a while. This is however my first post.

I'm sorry if the question is redundant.

1. I want to apply for WES for my BSc. I would like to know if I can ask that the report be sent to a friend in US. Am I going to need only the softcopy?? This is in a bid to cut cost. Kindly help clarify.

2. I am currently preparing for IELTS and plans to write the exam next month. Is there any hint as to getting high scores. I saw someone mentioning not indicating purpose of writing. I'm gunning for band 8. I've written TOEFL before and scored 102 hence the confidence. I'm single with 3+ years of experience and hope to leverage on the test.

3. I have age discrepancies in several of my documents (criticism is allowed I really never knew by BD). My International Passport bears 28.08.1990 while my WAEC and BSc transcript contained 17.10.1988. I've been trying to stick with the age in my International passport for most international applications. Can someone please educate how to navigate these challenges.

I will only express my opinion on question 3. Others have been thoroughly explained. If you read the thread, you will find your answer.

Your real date of birth is the one on your international passport - this is the age you are informing the general public and international world about. you are not required to submit a birth certificate, only kids are and this is to show evidence of parental links to the child. Also, you are not mandated to submit transcript, your education certificate is sufficient - this indicate prove that you have completed the degree in good standing and obtained documentary evidence to show for it. However, if you choose to submit your transcript, which is optional, you must address the discrepancies in your D.O.B - for this an affidavit can be done and your LOE (letter of explanation) would indicate that it was an error from you school. Alternatively, since you are yet to commence the process - you can quickly go to your school with your international passport and swore affidavit and a strong face telling them they made an error in your date of birth and it should be corrected.

ymummy234:
I meant 4th of June which was just yesterday - july kwa

ymummy234:
Thanks @vcole, - something curious jumped to me on your timeline - your AOR was 7th NOV & MEDICALS passed 8th Nov - that one is super fast oh --- tapping into the anointing of speedy process

My AOR was 4th July - dont know how to sit still - even though my journey is still very far *sigh*

TAIGIRL:
Dear @vcole, please can u assist me on the steps you have taken so as to guide me on mine. Am a first timer here. Pls feel free to assist with any guidelines. Tnx

40manlappy:


I was wondering too. Was about to ask

ymummy234:
I meant 4th of June which was just yesterday - july kwa

Hope15:


Many thanks

Remxyj:
Please House, For a family of 3 which is 18,825 how much will that be in Naira? How's the calculation done?

dannio:


check oanda.com for conversion

esosa4real:



Wetin concern Nysc commandant with ur application ni??

Anyway don't specify Nysc as paramilitary or government. This issue has been handled severally here by people who were affected by it. It leads to longer processing times.

Remxyj:


Thanks.
One last question please, with the constant change in exchange rate will this affect the proof of fund submitted by the time the documents are been examined?

Boss13:



Please we need to stop this! We just finished explaining this on a WhatsApp forum only to come back here and see the same thing again.

Your accompanying spouse can have the POF. What is the difference between the accompanying spouse submitting their statement of account after transferring to their partner and explaining in LOE and the spouse just submitting the statement of account and explain with LOE. The details, passport, digital photo, personal history, travel history, family relatives, education and even work experience of this spouse has been captured and documentary evidences provided. Finally, you have indicated that this accompanying spouse is coming with you to Canada and that means he/she is BRINGING THAT MONEY TO CANADA FOR CHRIST SAKE! JESUS!!!

Remxyj:
Please house....
Can anything less than 800k be referred to as lump sum? Wanna transfer about 500k to my husband and this will reflect in the bank statement. Is this questionable?

MissShakara:


Depends on the regular inflow... If the account has such amount and above deposited regularly, then its no lump sum. By the way is he the Principal applicant? If he is, you can transfer the whole money and explain with LOE.

Remxyj:
Please House, For a family of 3 which is 18,825 how much will that be in Naira? I'm I using the bank rate as at the time of my application?

Aseade:


I see that the pain of most people is proof of funds. Permit me to chip this in as "expert" in this process, who has consulted for others and obtained their Residency Status
Your Pension Fund Statement is acceptable. Moving money up and down will not help your matter, it will only raise red flags.
I can provide further clarification if you need one.
PS. I am not so conversant with how this Nairaland works

ymummy234:
@Erhnie @40manlappy @lordsebastian

dont mind me oh, its the waiting game that is beginning to confuse me (and i never even start)- guys pls advise how did you pass time without checking your profile everyday - trying to soak myself doing house research via kijiji, job research, owambe parties and small small travel within Africa - this waiting game is killing - cant sit still at allllll

@40manlappy

optionese:
On the POF, it's like everyone wants to talk but no one wants to listen.

1.If you are the Principal applicant, the POF must be uploaded by you from your account. This is the RULE as stated by CIC.

2.If the money is coming from your spouse via a transfer of funds, the logical thing to do is to write a LOE to explain the transfer and you can also add the spouse bank statement and a gift deed . Why do I say it's logical this is because you have to put your self in the position of the VO and try to play out the scenario. I don't know anyone personally who has gone to canada so I don't have first hand information.

3.if you also want to leave the money in the accompanying spouse account and submit the statement together with yours adding a LOE all well and good.
4.you see no 1is the approved method, any other method is at your peril. Let's try not to say these things as if it's the set rules. If I were to be in this position I would follow the rules as stated by CIC.

optionese:
On the POF, it's like everyone wants to talk but no one wants to listen.

1.If you are the Principal applicant, the POF must be uploaded by you from your account. This is the RULE as stated by CIC.

Sir, there is no rule. A rule is something you cannot deviate from. There is the principle of you having a minimum amount for your family size. This amount can be higher than the minimum stipulated amount

2.If the money is coming from your spouse via a transfer of funds, the logical thing to do is to write a LOE to explain the transfer and you can also add the spouse bank statement and a gift deed . Why do I say it's logical this is because you have to put your self in the position of the VO and try to play out the scenario. I don't know anyone personally who has gone to canada so I don't have first hand information.

In the eyes of the law. A man and his wife are one. So why gift yourself what you already have. This same law is applicable in Canada and even for common law partner, people who are not even legally married but co-habit. What is the essence of transferring money to you spouse other than to disguise the source

3.if you also want to leave the money in the accompanying spouse account and submit the statement together with yours adding a LOE all well and good.
4.you see no 1is the approved method, any other method is at your peril. Let's try not to say these things as if it's the set rules. If I were to be in this position I would follow the rules as stated by CIC.