How to Avoid a Student Visa Rejection

Do you want to study abroad? Are you hoping to avoid a student visa rejection? Do you hope to
secure a significant scholarship or study grant? Studying overseas requires a lot of planning and
preparation which can be a complex, time-consuming and expensive undertaking.
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Once you receive a student visa it will allow you to live, study and work overseas. In some instances,
you will be provided a visa for 6+ years. Therefore, the process to obtain a student visa can be a
lengthy and time-consuming process. The documentation permitted by each university and
immigration department varies so it’s essential you understand these differences to ensure the best
chance of success. In this Blog we explore the best ways to secure a student visa. In addition, we
discuss the most common mistakes students make when applying for a student visa.

Did you know? Most countries require a student to declare any previous visa rejection {s}. Obtaining
a visa rejection severely impacts your ability to obtain future visas, student, or non-student related.

See below a list of considerations when applying for a student visa, always consult a recognized
professional for help and advice.

Considerations

• Packaging: Avoid packaging where possible. This includes foundation, diploma, and English language packaging. If you require an English package, complete a recognized English language test in your home country. This will be more affordable and limit the risk profile of your application.
• Study Gaps: Make sure you evidence any study gaps. A study gap is defined as a period
  where no effort has been made to engage in education, training, or work.
• Age: Typically, students should enter university at the undergraduate level after completing
  high school. Postgraduate students should be under the age of 30 and where necessary
  demonstrate relevant work experience. This varies on a case-by-case basis.
• Synergy: A synergy should exist between your previous studies and the course you have
  applied for. For example, if you complete a health sciences program and want to apply for
  an accounting degree this would be viewed with increased suspicion.
• Funds: Students should demonstrate they have the necessary funds to support themselves
  whilst overseas. Funds should cover the tuition fees and associated living expenses. Funds
  derived from future part-time work whilst overseas cannot be evidenced during the visa and
  application process.
• Timing: If you have applied for a student visa 2-3 weeks prior to course commencement this
  could be deemed suspicious. If you are investing 50 Lakh in your education, it seems
  reasonable to expect a little more planning and consideration based on the level of
  investment being made with your time and money.
• Processing Times: Students should be aware of the processing times when completing the
  visa application process. During peak recruitment periods it could take 6-8 weeks to process
  a student visa.

The Statement of Purpose or Letter of Intent is a crucial component of your visa submission. This
document should clearly describe your reasons for selecting a particular course, university, and
study destination. We advise all students to download the FREE Template on the
StudyOverseasNow.com website, click here.

Some countries reject up to 50% of all student visa applications from the subcontinent. In most
instances students are not provided an explanation for a visa rejection and many will complete the
same steps in the hope of gaining admissions in a future intake. Please note, students from the
Indian subcontinent are viewed with increased suspicion when comparisons are made to European,
Chinese, and other Western nations.

Providing inaccurate or deliberately misleading documentation will result in an immediate rejection.
Some countries ban students from entering for several years if fraud has been evidenced in their visa
file. You should be as transparent as possible when attending any interview as part of the visa
application process , ensure all documents are factually correct.

Where possible, all documents should be notarized by the relevant authority and signed by an
approved education agency. The funds evidenced to support your studies should be in a form which
is acceptable by the study destination in which you are applying. For example, providing evidence of
a gold deposit is not acceptable.

All countries require students to demonstrate a sufficient level of English proficiency. One test is
universally accepted across the world, the IELTS Test. An IELTS test is valid for 2-years and can be
authenticated by any university or immigration department. Most universities require you to achieve
an IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate studies and 6.5 for postgraduate programs. The higher your English
language proficiency the easier you will find your course.

The most common reasons for a student visa rejection can be found below:

1) Insufficient evidence of funds
2) A poorly worded Statement of Purpose or Letter of Intent
3) Synergy between previous studies and future studies.

I hope you found the information in our blog useful. StudyOverseasNow.com are overseas education
consultants that specialize in providing expert advice throughout the consultation and application
process. If you would like to study abroad and hope to secure a significant scholarship or study grant
Book a FREE Consultation with an experienced education & career counsellor to find out what
overseas study options are available. We look forward to helping you start your journey to a brighter
future!