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| What's
the basic fact that one should know about Visa? |
| The
most important fact is, that a visa is a privilege and
not ones right. The Consular Officer at the respective
consulate / embassy decides whether one can be granted
the visa or not after an objective analysis of your profile. |
| What
is the basic criterion for securing a student visa? |
| The
consular officer will objectively take into consideration
your entire profile. The profile compromises: a) Academic
Qualifications b) Financial Capabilities and c)Ones intentions
If the consular officer is convinced about all three,
only then he may grant you the visa. |
| What
sort of financial support is expected? |
| If
and only if need be, the consular officer may call for
evidences supporting your a) Ability to meet the expenses
(Bank Loan sanction letter, Bank savings either SB or
FD balances proof and other cash assets), b) Proof that
additional funds are available to the family, c) Proof
of annual income and /or d) Other documents as the consular
officer may seem fit. |
| Are
bank loans accepted? |
| Yes,
Bank loans are accepted as sources of funds for your study
abroad purposes. However, the same to be in accordance
to the annual income of the sponsor. |
| Who
all can be my sponsors? |
| Generally
parents are considered to be the natural sponsors of a
student. Grandparents being part and parcel of the Indian
family system can also sponsor a student. If one has enough
work experience, then the company with that has employed
the applicant can also sponsor. To explore other possibilities,
you are advised to contact the FACT BELGAUM OFFICE. |
| Can
my relative, friend or close associate sponsor me? |
| Parents
being the natural sponsors, it is generally advised that
they should sponsor you. However if any of the above is
sponsoring, you may have to provide strong evidences in
favor of them. We strongly advise you to contact the FACT
BELGAUM OFFICE for further details. |
| Is
it all right, if a company sponsors me? |
| Yes.
A Company can rightfully sponsor you for further studies
provided it is permitted to do so by its Memorandum or
Articles of association. Such sponsorship is deemed to
be meaningful, only if one has gained enough work experience.
The company on its part will have to provide documents
about its financials and the reason behind sponsoring
the student. |
| Do
academic performance and test scores matter? |
| Yes.
As the consular officer is going to evaluate your potential
for further studies, through your academic background,
it may influence the officer's decision to a large extent.
Likewise the test scores are also viewed quite seriously
as they are supposed to demonstrate your ability to successfully
pursue higher studies. |
| If
my academic records/test scores are bad, will my visa
application be refused? |
| Although
the academic records and test scores do play an important
role in the visa process, the officer at the consulate
may still look at your application holistically and may
review your profile, due to which you may be granted the
visa. |
| Is
the university which I am going to, also plays an important
role? |
| Generally
the consulate officers are not biased on the universities.
However, the consulate officer may want to know the reasons
behind your choice of universities. Hence as long as you
can convincingly defend your choice it should not be a
problem. |
| Do
I need to have a specific career objective? |
| Yes,
you need to have made plans about your long-term career
prospects. Only when you now what you want, you would
be able to convince the visa officer about your intentions
to return and that it's a worthwhile investment for you. |
| Does
my program of choice affect my visa prospects? |
| The
program you have opted for should be in accordance with
what you have studied and also enhance your career prospects
here. You may have to be prepared to convince them, as
to how this program will benefit you & the career
prospects here. After Sept 11, certain programs are under
the alert list warranting a background check. Hence if
you have not applied well ahead, your visa application
may not be cleared by the time your semester starts. |
| Can
I file my visa application with any consulate in India? |
| No,
for student visa you must either be a permanent resident
of the area governed by the consulate where you are applying
or should have been a resident of that area at least for
the past one year. Currently, the US embassy allows residents
of certain consulate offices to apply at other designated
consulates/embassy, if getting an appointment in the respective
territory is a problem. However one is advised to cross
verify on the same, as the rules are subject to change. |
| How
can I convince the VISA officer about my intentions to
return to India? |
| Frankly
speaking, there's no pre-defined methods / documents /
profiles for success. Your strong communication skills
should be oriented towards presenting the true picture
about your career prospects, your intentions and the ties
to your country, such that the same convinces the consulate
officer. |
| Do
I need to have liquid cash for the entire period of study? |
| No.
Liquid assets for the first year of study and access to
funds for the rest of your study period would be sufficient.
Also kindly remember that the educational loan you would
have availed is accepted as sources of funds |
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