The statement of purpose for students visa permit [Visa SOP] is a document addressed to the immigration office explaining to them your purpose of studies and why you should be granted permit to study in the country you are applying for.
Applying for student visa is a delicate matter as each rejection is taken record of and can play a negative part in your future application. Here are a few things to address in your visa SOP to be able to convince the immigration to grant you a students visa.
Be specific about why you are applying for a student visa permit: Instead of saying “I have always wanted to study in Canada because of the exceptional educational system†or condemning the educational system of your country, explain course or program you are to study, state the university that gave you an offer to study the course and why you had applied for that study in Canada. You might state additional information on when the study will resume.
Always make research of the University before writing your statement of purpose: It would help your application if you are able to mention one or two lecturers whose research methods or whose publications have inspired your study. Or you could mention why you decide to take the course in that particular university instead of taking it in a university in your own country (it might be because the course isn’t available in your country or because you have interest in working together with a particular lecturer).
Create a link between your existing career and your propose study: It is very unconvincing if your existing career is different from what you are applying to study or your academic background. To that effect is very important that you apply for studies in relation to your career and how the studies you are going for is going to help improve your career in your home country. This can save us the proof that she would return to you from country after your studies.
Ties to home country: This can be in the form of family; spouse, children, parents, business/property owned in home country, evidence of employment or detailed plans to implement your studies in your home country. You can also explain how you think your studies to improve your business or your community in your home country.
Proof of sufficient funds: It is very important in your application that you are able to prove to the immigration that you have enough funds or a guaranteed means to support your studies and stay in Canada. If you have a sponsor for your education you should mention them and prove without doubt that they can support your studies. Explain your financial background/income and your plans to earn enough money to complete your studies.
Travel history: It can create a huge advantage for you if you have been to other countries and have not broken any immigration law. This would guarantee the immigration office that you are going to leave Canada as soon as your studies is done.
