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,Vivaan Kapoor, thank you for allowing me to express my ardent desire to study in Canada and seeking a genuine visa grant based on my purest intent to study. I am an experienced professional and a graduate engineer in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Throughout my tenure, I have realized the significance of expanding my academic graph to seek multiple growth opportunities. As I am at a point in my career where a simplistic effort can help me to leap ahead in my professional graph. Therefore, to rise on my career ladder, I wish to pursue a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa. Since I have already received a Letter of Acceptance from the university for the <month/year> intake, I am utilizing this opportunity to request a visa grant for my acceptance as a Bonafide temporary entrant in Canada.
Academic and professional background
My academic and professional trajectory has been very advantageous to my learning exploration, I learned a lot while also going through my academic and professional phase. I passed my secondary school in 2014 with an impressive 10/10 CGPA. My great interest in mathematics and science led me to complete my senior school with an overall 92.1% in 2016. Having a solid inclination toward technology and computers, I pursued B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from 2016 to 2020. My great academic performance made me secure a 9/10 CGPA. My academic journey has been very rewarding for me. As a part of my bachelor’s degree, I acquired a decent knowledge of Programming and Data Structures, Java and Object-Oriented programming, MATLAB and Octave, Computer Organization and Architecture, Fundamentals of IT, and Computer Networks. Following my passion for IT. I also took IT Wizard Programming and Productivity Curriculum offered by NIIT. Programming Arduino boards using Python as part of embedded systems, Assembly Level Programming of processors, and industrial exposure gained while attending practice school in Machine learning and IOT made me hooked on this field forever. Throughout my academic journey, I envisioned myself working at a reputed IT company before I was finally placed with WinWire Technologies in August 2021. Since then, I have been serving in this company. My entire professional stint combining my internship experiences has evolved me individually and professionally I am seeking to acquire a level up in my professional graph. Through the chosen study program at the University of Ottawa, I am aiming to reserve better career prospects back home.
Why Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Ottawa?
Professionally, I have been exposed to the real working environment of the IT industry throughout my stint with WinWire Technologies in India. I have consistently tried to put my best foot forward in terms of learning. I gained impeccable skills in SQL, Power BI, Azure, etc., and I am quite adept at learning further to grow in my career graph. So far, I have discovered that the skills I have gained so far have made me proficient yet I require deep tech learning to reserve higher positions in my professional grid. The program available at the University of Ottawa is a perfect amalgamation of theory and practicals that I certainly require at a higher level. Including but not limited to Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning, Uncertainty Evaluation in Engineering Measurements and Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, and Topics in Applied Artificial Intelligence, this course will prepare me to know the correct usage of machine learning algorithms and store the real-time data. This will not only prepare me to perform data-driven data sorting but also the processing of data. I am certain that this course will surely appear as a career advantage for me. I have also compared a vast variety of courses available at various colleges, and I have found the one available at the University of Ottawa to be matching my study preferences. The co-op opportunity will be an added advantage of this course that will prepare me to face the real world with confidence and proper data handling knowledge. The reputation of the University of Ottawa is also one of the driving factors that made me fantasize about it as my next study destination. The university also equips world-class infrastructure to augment the study experience for students. Also, providing multicultural assortments is one of its specialties. Never for once, I will face criticism due to highly incorporated values in the culture of this university. Small class sizes will enhance my learning exposure through dedicated faculty attention. An opportunity to go for field visits and hear industry speakers share valuable lessons will add to my learning experiences at the University of Ottawa. I cannot wait any longer to begin my studies here.
Why Canada?
Canada knows no boundaries, Canada is full of learning opportunities, and Canada is the most diversely populated country. I am impressed by the way Canada promises to offer cutting-edge facilities, globally accredited education, career prospects, bi-lingual efficacy, effective mentorship, and most importantly affordable education with advanced learning concepts. Canada is certainly a place where a diverse population co-exists with utmost peace and friendliness. Canada’s rankings on the Global peace Index make it the most sought-after destination for me. I am sure I can have the most comfortable stay due to English being the second most spoken language and Canada’s fair student policies that protect the rights of international students. The quality of education in Canada is at par with other English-speaking countries like the USA, UK, or Australia.
Why not India: I have tried to find a course with similar strength in India but I couldn’t find any. Unfortunately, due to our theoretically-inclined study system, the curriculum offering lacks applied learning in the included study modules. However, it is not so with the Canadian colleges due to the practically-focused study system. Moreover, due to studying in Canada, I will garner great international exposure that is certainly absent in my country of residence. The advantage of acquiring foreign education can also be realized at the time of interviews in indigenous companies where foreign education is given higher importance. I am fortunate to have received a chance to study at one of the best institutions in Canada which will serve as a competitive advantage for me upon returning home.
Reasons to return to India:
Family Ties
I belong to a close-knit family of five members including me. My father, mother, sister, and brother-in-law. My father is a Chief-Superintendent Officer in South Central Railways and my mother is a homemaker. My sister is happily married and well-settled with her family in the UK while my brother-in-law is a Software engineer. As I am the younger daughter, I have been very close to my parents. Also, because my sister is settled far away from them, my parents are my responsibility as they grow older. I feel very responsible towards them as they will need someone to take care of them in their old age. As my sister is away and already has her family’s responsibilities, I want to be the sole support to my parents who have always stood by me when I needed them the most. Therefore, I intend to return home to accompany them. I will be their strongest support and their perfect hideout as they age. Furthermore, I and my sister are the sole heirs of our family’s rich assets which certainly I need to handle in absence of my sister. I will perform my duties very well like a responsible daughter and will assure our family’s heritage is well-kept. Since I do not have any family ties in Canada, I wish to return to my homeland soon after the completion of my study program. In no circumstance, I will extend my stay beyond the authorization period.
Future Goals
In the short run, I aim to acquire a stronghold in data modeling through deep and machine learng. I will utilize my learnings at the University of Ottawa in acquiring a role as a professional data scientist at MNCs in India like HCL, Hexaware Technologies, Infosys, Wipro, etc. I can also seek a higher position at my current organization due to my great performance record and amicable relations with my peers and colleagues. However, this will be backed by taking small steps further in applied learning. I will leverage the co-op opportunity as a stepping stone to gaining practical implementation of conceptual learning. It will prepare me to fulfill my long-term goal of establishing an independent IT startup in India. Through this, I aim to introduce new techniques and data handling skills that can benefit the multiple layers of stakeholders in the IT industry.
Financial establishment and ability to fund education
I belong to a well that possesses sufficient wealth to support my education in Canada. We own immovable assets of CAD<add figure> and movable assets of CAD<add figure>. My mother has also agreed to sponsor my education. However, not to burden her entirely, I have also taken an education loan of CAD 49440. With my mother’s eminent support, I have also paid the first-year tuition fee of CAD<add figure> and deposited CAD<add figure> into the GIC account. With this, I am confident that I will not face any monetary issues during my stay in Canada while I can also ask for help from my family if I incur any financial requirements during that period. Please find enclosed proof of payment made against the college and GIC submission.
Language proficiency
I have passed the IELTS examination scoring an overall bando of 6.5 not having any band less than 6.0 (listening: 7.0, Reading: 6.0, Writing: 6.0, Speaking: 6.0). My IELTS score card is attached herewith.
Conclusion
In my pursuit of attaining higher education, I have also familiarized myself with the Canadian Immigration Laws. I pledge to comply with the same and withheld the country’s laws. In no circumstance, I will disagree with the norms laid down for the immigrant students and will cooperate with the rules and regulations of college with utmost diligence. I thank you for patiently reviewing my application for considering a visa grant. I will be highly obliged to receive a student permit to give flight to my dreams. Thanking you in advance.
Yours Faithfully,
Vivaan kapoor
