Below is a Sample Visa SOP For Requesting Study Permit
The Visa Officer
The High Commission of Canada
Sub: Application requesting a study permit
Respected Sir/ Madam,
I, Ishaan Mehta extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for allowing me to express my sincere interest in pursuing a Diploma in Business Management from the Toronto School of Management. Through this, I wish to establish myself as an entrepreneur in the future, thereby satisfying my innate desire to do well in international business. However, to accomplish this goal, I need to acquire formal training in business management from a reputed college. I am thus, focusing my wholesale intention on gaining education from the Toronto School of Management in Canada. I am also delighted to share that I have received a Letter of Admission for <mention intake>.
Academic and professional background
Since childhood, I have been a very competitive student. Hence, I have always performed well in my studies. As a result, my parents always wanted me to become a medical practitioner while the profession never really attracted me much. However, coming from a very average educational standard in my country, I had no other choice than to agree with my parent’s decision to study medicine as a part of my higher studies. Hence, after passing high school in 2015 with 99%, I tried to escape the decision of studying medicine and picked up a job as an Accountant at Warak Dilpori Logistic Services Company in 2016 and rendered services here until 2018. Throughout my work tenure, I thoroughly enjoyed working in an organized business setting. I carried out various activities related to managing, reporting, and scheduling goods and services. My job was giving me a greater thrust to do more but my father imposed on me to continue with my plan of majoring in medicine. Consequently, by September 2018, I was studying at the renowned Southeast University in China. I am currently studying in the 2nd semester of the fourth year via online mode while being in Afghanistan due to the covid-19 pandemic. I have, however, kept my passion for business alive while also working part-time during my stay in China. I developed clients for a business distantly and performed well. Also, between January 2021 to February 2022, I worked for Sharia Exports as a Business Analyst which invigorated my passion for embracing business as a career. Hence, I do not want to pursue medicine further and am looking forward to acquiring formal training in Business Management from the Toronto School of Management. I am sure that my decision this time will serve as a cornerstone to my career success and I have also convinced my family of the same. Contrary to the past, my family is very supportive of my decision this time and is also apologetic for imposing their dreams on me previously which has cost me a lot of time in my career.
Why Business Management at Toronto School of Management?
The curriculum available at the Toronto School of Management comprises elements that make it worthwhile for me to consider for my further studies. It perfectly matches my study goals. My keen interest in business management makes me hooked on its varied benefits. As per the course outcomes, I will be able to strengthen my understanding of critical business analysis and synthesize profitable information to keep a business empire running. I will also be able to cover my knowledge gap concerning establishing business houses. As a part of my curriculum, I will study topics in Business Environment, Fundamental of Business Communications, Business decision Making, Information Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Business Ethics, etc. As a result, I will develop intricate knowledge of handling critical business functions as an effective manager. Not only this, but the chosen program will also evolve me personally and professionally to perform in the ever-evolving business industry. I will learn to walk and talk as per the ongoing trends in the market. The advantageous Co-op opportunity has made me choose the Toronto School of Management over other reputable colleges in Canada. Through this, I would be able to put theory into practice, thereby, also gaining a practical work experience in a globalized setting. Hence, I am drawn to this program available at the Toronto Schol of Management. Moreover, my research has confirmed the college’s efficient education delivery method that encompasses technology-based classrooms. Also, the opportunity to study in a multicultural crowd will hone my personality with a global audience. I will gain intricate business lessons from the eminent faculty that is empaneled at Toronto Business School.
Why Canada?
Toronto School of Management is one of the best study colleges in Canada and I am sure to garner the best study experience as a result of studying in Canada. It is certainly one of the most advanced nations in the sphere of business and innovation. Moreover, by studying in Canada, I can take advantage of a competitive infrastructure that is student-friendly and encourages open learning. Canada has earned an image of a peaceful country on the global peace index. As a result, I am sure that I will also have the most peaceful stay during my study tenure. Unlike any other English-speaking countries like the UK, USA, or Australia, I am impressed by the affordable fee structure and living expenses in Canada. By studying in Canada, I will join a community of esteemed alumna that has experienced world-class study in Canada. Canada has excelled greatly in business and global trade which strengthens my belief in Canada’s awe-inspiring study opportunities wherever business studies are a concern.
Why Not Afghanistan?
Studying in Canada will garner me an opportunity to get international exposure that is limited to my country of residence. Our education system is not per global standards and lags from even crossing the average rating. Hence, I am intending to study at a place as advanced as Canada. It will further create a competitive edge for me upon my homecoming. Foreign education is highly acclaimed among Afghanistan employers. Hence, I am more interested to study in Canada than in Afghanistan.
Family Ties
My family in Afghanistan is my strongest tie that comprises my father, mother, wife, one sister, and four brothers. I am very close to my family members, especially my mother and wife. My father is a <add designation>, my mother is a <add designation/title>, my wife is <add designation >, and my siblings are <add what they are doing>. My parents are getting older and they will need my support, hence, I am determined to accompany them as they grow older. Also, my wife and I have plans that will bring me back to Afghanistan. Also, my duty toward my siblings will be a great inspiration for me to return home. We possess noteworthy immovable assets in our hometown which requires my keen attention upon returning home. Also, my family’s liquid and fixed funds will be handed over to me shortly for which I feel utterly responsible. Therefore, I possess huge family responsibilities on my shoulder and I want to pay attention to each of them. I will thus, return to my homeland to cater to my duties and be with my family. I do not have any family ties in Canada which will also push me back to the country where my loving family resides.
Future Goals
In the short run, I wish to focus my study efforts solely on my study program to acquire a full-fledged knowledge of handling and conducting business in an international market. I aim to pass my course with distinction and return home to accomplish my long-term goal of establishing an import-export business between Afghanistan and China. Firstly, I will associate myself with a multinational corporation to gain first-hand international exposure. After gaining considerable business exposure, I will integrate my business acumen to establish a flourishing export-import business focusing to make Chinese goods to available to Afghanistan consumers. Especially, because I already have a stronghold in English and Chinese languages, I will have a great chance to thrive in the ever-competitive trade market between the two borders.
Financial establishments and the ability to fund education
I belong to a very rich and influential family in Afghanistan. My family owns total movable assets of CAD<add figure> and immovable assets of CAD<add figure>. Owing to this, we do not have any financial constraints to fund my education. Hence, my very wealthy cousin’s brother has agreed to sponsor my entire education and living expense in Canada. As a result, I have also paid a tuition fee of CAD 2985 and deposited CAD<add figure> to the GIC account. I am also confident that my family can extend me help in case of any additional financial expenses that I might incur during my stay in Canada.
Language proficiency
To prove my language proficiency in the English language, I have recently appeared on the Duolingo English Language test and have obtained an overall score of 110. I am thus confirmed that I pass the eligible language criteria to fulfill my admission requirement for studying in a Canadian College.
Conclusion
I extend my sincere thanks to you for patiently reviewing my application and considering my status as a genuine temporary entrant wishing to visit Canada for study purposes only. I also want to inform you that I have familiarized myself with Canadian Immigration Laws to fully abide by them. As a result, I will maintain the law and order throughout my stay and will add to the country’s rich cultural diversity. In no circumstances, I will extend my stay beyond the authorized period. Rather, I will return home promptly to fulfill my career plans back home. I hope my genuine intent to study will allow you to allow me a student permit. Thanking you in advance.
Yours Sincerely,
Ishaan Mehta
