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Careful, honest support with the visa side of your application.

Student visas are detail-heavy and unforgiving of small errors. We help you understand the rules, prepare your documents carefully, and avoid the kinds of mistakes that quietly turn an offer into a delay.

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Where our visa support fits into your application.

We don't act as a regulated immigration adviser. What we do is help you prepare carefully, sense-check your documents, and apply the same attention to detail we'd want for our own applications.

  1. 01

    Visa-type triage

    We start by confirming the right visa category for your course, programme length, and circumstances - including any dependants or sponsorship arrangements.

  2. 02

    Documentation review

    We work through your supporting documents against the latest published requirements: financial evidence, CAS/I-20/CoE, English language proof, and any country-specific paperwork.

  3. 03

    Interview and submission prep

    Where an in-person visa interview is required, we run structured practice sessions. For online applications, we sense-check the full submission before you press send.

  4. 04

    Arrival readiness

    Practical preparation for the days before and after you travel - what to carry, what to declare, accommodation logistics, and how to register on arrival.

A short summary by destination.

A high-level orientation to the main student visa for each of the countries we most often work with. Always confirm current details with the relevant official source before applying.

UK

Studying in United Kingdom

Main visa
Student visa (Tier 4 / Student route), sponsored by your CAS
Work rights
Up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time in vacations
Post-study
Graduate Route - 2 years to work without an offer (3 for PhDs)
Key points
  • Maintenance funds (~£12-13k for London, ~£9-10k outside London) must be held for 28 consecutive days
  • CAS issued by your university once you accept and meet conditions
  • ATAS clearance may apply to certain STEM postgraduate subjects
  • Biometric residence permit collected on arrival or via the UKVI app
Worth knowing
  • Funds in joint accounts or recently deposited can trigger refusals
  • Inconsistent dates across bank statements and tuition receipts are flagged
  • Switching course or institution mid-stay requires careful re-sponsoring
Studying in UK
USA

Studying in United States

Main visa
F-1 student visa, issued against your I-20
Work rights
20 hours/week on-campus during term; off-campus generally restricted
Post-study
12 months OPT, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees
Key points
  • Allow 4-8 weeks for the I-20 after accepting; book the visa interview early
  • SEVIS I-901 fee paid before scheduling the visa interview
  • Demonstrate full first-year funding via verifiable bank statements or sponsor letters
  • Be ready to discuss your study plan and ties to your home country in interview
Worth knowing
  • Visa interviews are short - preparation matters more than people expect
  • Funding documentation that is unclear or inconsistent is a common refusal reason
  • OPT applications must be filed within strict windows around your programme end date
Studying in USA
Canada

Studying in Canada

Main visa
Study Permit (with optional Co-op Work Permit)
Work rights
Up to 24 hours/week off-campus during term, full-time in vacations
Post-study
Post-Graduation Work Permit - up to 3 years
Key points
  • Proof of funds: roughly CAD $20k for living costs plus first-year tuition
  • Quebec applicants also need a CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate)
  • Biometrics and a medical exam may be required depending on country of origin
  • PGWP eligibility depends on the programme length and the institution's status
Worth knowing
  • Designated Learning Institution (DLI) status is essential for the study permit
  • Provincial nominee and PR pathways change regularly - verify rules at application
  • Online study can reduce PGWP eligibility - confirm your programme's mode in advance
Studying in Canada
Australia

Studying in Australia

Main visa
Subclass 500 Student visa
Work rights
48 hours/fortnight during term, unlimited in vacations
Post-study
Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) - 2 to 4 years
Key points
  • A Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement is required and reviewed carefully
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is mandatory and must be set up before arrival
  • Regional study locations can extend the post-study visa duration
  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) issued after acceptance and OSHC setup
Worth knowing
  • GTE wording matters - generic statements are a leading refusal reason
  • Financial evidence requirements vary by country of origin; check the current guidance
  • Visa conditions on work and dependents differ by programme level
Studying in Australia

What we do - and what we always recommend.

Our visa support is about careful preparation, document review, and structured guidance through each stage. We help students avoid the straightforward, preventable mistakes that cause delays and refusals.

We are not a regulated immigration adviser. For any matter that requires regulated immigration advice - for example complex family circumstances, unusual sponsorship arrangements, or appeals - we always recommend speaking with a qualified solicitor or registered immigration practitioner.

If something on your case looks like it sits outside our scope, we'll say so honestly and help you find the right person to speak to.

Bring it to a free consultation.

The simplest way to get a clear answer about your situation is a short conversation. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.

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