🇨🇦 Canada – Study Permit

Visa Type: Study Permit
Processing Time: 4–8 weeks (under SDS – Student Direct Stream)
Work Rights: Up to 20 hrs/week during studies, full-time in breaks
Stay Back Option: Up to 3 years post-graduation (PGWP)

Required Documents:

• Offer letter from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution)

• Valid passport

• Proof of funds (GIC, tuition fee payment)

• IELTS (minimum 6.0 bands overall under SDS)

• Medical exam & biometrics

🇦🇺 Australia – Subclass 500 Student Visa

Visa Type: Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Processing Time: 4–6 weeks (varies by course/institute)
Work Rights: Up to 48 hours/fortnight during study, unlimited during breaks
Stay Back Option: 2–6 years under Temporary Graduate Visa (485)

Required Documents:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

• Valid passport

• OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• Financial documents

• English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Student Visa (Tier 4)

Visa Type: Student Visa
Processing Time: 3 weeks
Work Rights: 20 hrs/week during term, full-time during holidays
Stay Back Option: 2-year post-study work visa (Graduate Route)

Required Documents:

• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

• Proof of funds & tuition fee

• IELTS/UKVI-approved test

• TB test (for India)

• Valid passport

• Visa fee & IHS surcharge payment

🇺🇸 United States – F-1 Student Visa

Visa Type: F-1 Visa
Processing Time: Varies (depends on embassy slots/interview)
Work Rights: On-campus only (20 hrs/week), OPT & CPT options post-study
Stay Back Option: 1–3 years (STEM students get 3 years under OPT)

Required Documents:

• I-20 form from an SEVP-approved school

• SEVIS fee receipt

• DS-160 form

• Visa interview appointment & confirmation

• Financial proof (bank, sponsor letter)

• Academic documents & TOEFL/IELTS scores