A member wasn't sure how to handle uploading multiple documents for an SDS study permit application — specifically whether to combine all documents (including SOP and Letter of Explanation) into a single PDF.
What the thread recommended:- Combine all your documents into one single PDF file, rather than uploading them as separate individual files.
- Compress the combined PDF using an online PDF compressor afterward, to keep the file size manageable for upload.
- Add an index page at the start of the combined PDF, listing exactly what documents are included — this is essentially a summary page that helps the visa officer quickly understand what's attached without having to search through the whole file.
The practical takeaway: for SDS applications, merge all your documents (including SOP and LOE) into one compressed PDF, and add an index page at the front listing everything included, so the visa officer can navigate the file efficiently.