Planning to study in Canada? Here are some tips to consider that can help you when writing your letter of reasons.
Quality vs. Quantity: It’s important to understand that immigration officers won’t spend a lot of time evaluating your application. Therefore, it is recommended that the information be relevant, accurate and presented in an orderly manner. Avoid talking in such detail. If possible, keep your curriculum a page.
Be factual: Lying on your application is considered an alteration that can have serious consequences that make you inadmissible to Canada or that exclude you for up to five years. Misrepresentation is defined in the law as “directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce error in the administration of this Act.” Canada has a zero-tolerance policy for these matters, even if they are honest mistakes.
Organize your information: the use of titles and subtitles facilitates the search for information allowing the reader to find information much more easily. This is a strategic tactic that allows you to present information concisely.
Edit: Your letter should be edited by someone with strong English skills to avoid grammatical errors.
Questions to consider and answer when writing your study plan:
- How will studying in Canada help you improve your future career in a way that you can achieve your goals in your home country? How important is it to your career and how does it complement your current studies?
- What made you decide to study at that institution? Why aren’t you studying a similar program in your home country?
- What ties do you have in your home country? Does your family stay or come with you? Do you have a property in your home country? Have you had a steady job in the last five years?
- How are you covering the expenses of your education? Is someone helping you? If so, what is your relationship with this person?
- What is your educational history? Are you someone who has completed higher education continuously? Do you have gaps in your educational history? If so, why do you choose to study now?
- Do you have a travel history? If not, can you justify why?
The goal is to convince the immigration officer that your intentions to study in Canada are genuine and that during your stay in Canada you will fulfill the obligations of your permit. It is also an opportunity to explain anything that might generate doubts, for example, having several financial sponsors, lack of travel history, etc.
To conclude your study plan, summarize your educational goals and the reasons why you want to study in Canada. Your summary also provides an excellent opportunity to thank the person reading your application!
If you are interested in studying in Canada, you can book a consultation so we can help you with your process.
