I am shaking as I type this because getting a visa with my profile was almost inconceivable and many agents were not even ready to take my file. However, my self written SOP defied the odds for me and with the grace of god almighty, I received my PPR today after 1 refusal.
My profile:
10th in 2012 with 69.6%
12th Science stream (PCM) in 2014 with 56.46% (Got only 45 marks out of 100 in mathematics)
2014 to Present: Various jobs as online chat rep, sales assistant, business development executive and now business development manager since Jan 2022.
IELTS: 8.5 with no less than 7.5
Gap: 8 years after 12th
Program: Business General at Niagara College Toronto
First attempt on 10th September 2022
Received refusal on 30th October 2022
Reason: Low academics in core subjects like English, Maths and Computer which are relevant to the proposed program as reason. Also, VO was not satisfied with my career progression through this course.
Second attempt on 30th November 2022
Changes made: Completed two online courses on Business Math and Computer Applications, scored more than 70% in their exams and attached their completion certificates. Made a crisp and clear LOE about how I had never learned business in an academic environment and how I could still complete the program despite my low scores which were almost 8 years ago. Also mentioned how I would get higher paying jobs in India with a diploma in business and added hyperlinks to their postings in LOE.
Miraculously, when I was offering evening prayers today, I received email notification at 8:41 pm about review of eligibility and I prayed extra hard!
Got PPR within the next 10 minutes.
Never lose hope. Mera aa sakta hai to kisi ka bhi aa sakta hai!
P.S: I am thinking of starting my own SOP servCice as now I feel confident in my compelling words. If anyone is looking for a clear, no-nonsense SOP that doesn't read like a love letter from Shashi Tharoor, feel free to get in touch by email (
tsoprano689@gmail.com) next week and let's discuss!