VISA GUIDANCE

In order to secure a non-immigrant student visa, you have to establish the following facts .

• Good Academic Record

• Roots to India

• Good Financial Standing

• Compatibility of the University Chosen

• Always use Parents as sponsors to study overseas as if you are using other rather than parents as sponsors give good reasons why they are sponsoring you.

• Avoid bringing your relatives in the U.K. into the picture either as sponsor or the people who have motivated you to go to the United Kingdom for education.

• Please do not talk about job and job opportunities around the City that you have chosen for your studies.

• Your reasons for coming beck to India after completing you studies as far as possible should not be sentimental or emotional reasons.

• They should be related to good career opportunities substantial financial gains and better business opportunities after obtaining a U.K. qualification.

Visa Application Procedure

Global-Opportunities gives you an impeccable educational bank loan assistance as well as visa counselling to study overseas. If you want to apply for a student visa you must submit your visa application at the nearest British High Commission or Embassy in your home country. Your application with all the required documents and visa fee will be accepted and put up for decision to an Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) from the nearest visa issuing centre of the British High Commission or Embassy. The British High Commission or Embassy aims to make decisions on visa applications within 2 working days, although this may take slightly longer during the busy periods. It is therefore, important to apply as early as you can. If an interview is required then the application process will take longer and you are therefore advised to apply for your visa at least 1 month before your course commences, but preferably earlier.

If your application is fully prepared, and accompanied by relevant documentary evidence of your circumstances, you may be issued a visa without an interview.

The final decision on whether you would require an interview or not will be taken by an Entry Clearance Officer at the British High Commission or Embassy, no one else can make this decision. However, generally students may not require an interview (subject to changes in visa regulations for different countries) if they have:

• Traveled to the UK in the last ten years and have evidence of this travel

• Traveled to the US, Australia, New Zealand. Canada, Switzerland or Schengen countries within the last five years and have evidence of this travel

• Prepaid 100% of their tuition fees and have a receipt to prove it.
  If no interview is required, your passport would be returned to the application centre, or couriered to you, within two working days or you may be asked to come and collect it. If however, you are called for an interview, you are likely to get an appointment on the next working day. This might slip during exceptionally busy periods.

The student is likely to be called for an interview if he has:

• Been refused a visa for the UK or for any other country, unless he has subsequently obtained a visa for that country

• Been refused entry to the UK or any other country

• Failed to comply with the conditions of entry to the UK, or sought an extension of stay there.

Visa Checklist

Visa Application form (VAF1 - Non-settlement) - fully completed and signed by applicant Appropriate Visa fee of for multiple entry  Passport valid for at least 6 months, with available ‘visa’ pages for stamping (additional pages are not acceptable) If available, the student's old passport
Reference letter & copy of signed Declaration Form
Receipt for any deposit or prepayment of tuition fees paid to the University – if applicable
Evidence of current studies, or current employment. If neither, evidence of current status
Valid original acceptance letter from school/college in the UK stating

• Cost of course fees and receipt for any fees paid

• Details of accommodation and how much it costs

• The start date and duration of the proposed course

Evidence of ability to pay for course:

• Original bank statements/passbooks covering at least 6months or FD (copies to be submitted)

• The sponsor's IT returns for 3 years and salary certificates.

• Deeds of any property or land owned in the student's country of origin.

• Chartered accountant’s report

• All educational certificates after/from schooling till date

• Evidence of English Language qualifications

• Sponsors are normally parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters or relatives. From sponsors, a letter of sponsorship, photocopies of their passports showing their immigration status (if sponsor is outside student's country of origin), evidence of their financial status and available accommodation in the UK (if sponsoring for accommodation).
  
  Note for students in India:
  It is strongly recommended that sponsors, other than parents, living outside of India prepay your University tuition fees and keep the receipt of the payment before you apply for your visa. This proves that the sponsor is genuine. Sponsorship from individuals who are not close family members of the student will have to be supported by very strong evidence on why they wish to spend a large amount of money on your education.
  
  Student Visa Fee
  
  The current student visa fee that will allow a student multiple entry to the UK, may be found out from the nearest British High Commission or Embassy or offices. The fee should be paid by demand draft and submitted with your application to the British High Commission or Embassy.
  
  Visa fees are not refundable.
  So, for studying overseas in the countries like UK, Scotland, USA, Australia, contact Global-Opportunities for immaculate educational bank loan assistance and free visa counselling.
   

  Applying in Payable to At :
  
  Northern India British High Commission Delhi
  Western India British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
  Southern India British Deputy High Commission Chennai
  Eastern India British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
  
  Medicals
  
  Students enrolled on a course for more than 6 months may be required to undergo a medical examination before leaving for UK. This may vary depending on the country you are living in.
  
  Note for students in India: Medicals are not currently required as part of the Visa application process.
  
  VFS Addresses in India
  If you are a student from India, then please read on for more information on the additional services being offered for Indian nationals to facilitate the visa application process through a third party consultation and mediation. These services are offered by the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS).
  
  In order to handle the visa application procedure, there are eleven Visa Application centres across India to accept your applications. They are located in: New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Cochin and Kolkata.
   
  All applications for the Visa Department in New Delhi should be lodged at one of the following Visa Application Centres.