Hi Najaah and everyone!
Thanks to Almighty my study permit is approved today. It passed exactly 192 days. I am very excited, delighted and thankful to Almighty. My recommendations for those applicants who has 6-7 year study gap and ages over 30. Do not give up and age gap is not a reason for rejection, but you have to be more pushy, persistent and patient to convince visa office.
My recommendations:
1. Have a solid realistic SOP describing genuine intention to study;
2. If you have family try to apply alone;
3. Apply early at least 7 months before university starts;
4. Provide at least USD10K more than required fund in your personal bank account and additional fund sources from sponsors in case any;
5. After pass of normal processing times frequently communicate with Immigration Office at least remind them that are still waiting (i.e. write emails every week, file complaints and case specific inquiries at least every 30 days);
6. If you work do not ever quit your job and inform your employer about your plans or at least HR, because you might get phone call from Visa Office to check your salary details, etc.;
7. Never ever book your flight early!!! I made a mistake and lost around USD 350;
8. Finally always ask for Almighty for help and guidance.
Good Luck!
Thanks to Almighty my study permit is approved today. It passed exactly 192 days. I am very excited, delighted and thankful to Almighty. My recommendations for those applicants who has 6-7 year study gap and ages over 30. Do not give up and age gap is not a reason for rejection, but you have to be more pushy, persistent and patient to convince visa office.
My recommendations:
1. Have a solid realistic SOP describing genuine intention to study;
2. If you have family try to apply alone;
3. Apply early at least 7 months before university starts;
4. Provide at least USD10K more than required fund in your personal bank account and additional fund sources from sponsors in case any;
5. After pass of normal processing times frequently communicate with Immigration Office at least remind them that are still waiting (i.e. write emails every week, file complaints and case specific inquiries at least every 30 days);
6. If you work do not ever quit your job and inform your employer about your plans or at least HR, because you might get phone call from Visa Office to check your salary details, etc.;
7. Never ever book your flight early!!! I made a mistake and lost around USD 350;
8. Finally always ask for Almighty for help and guidance.
Good Luck!
. They took 6 weeks to respond and ask for an additional document and I have submitted it yesterday. Hope my application will end in the same way as your “except for the 192 days haha”