The visa stage, handled properly.
Document checks, financial evidence, SOP review and interview practice for UK, Australian, Canadian, US, Irish and New Zealand student visas — reviewed by a counsellor before you submit.
- 94%
- visa approval rate
- 10–15 days
- typical decision time
- 28 days
- funds held before filing
- 6 months
- passport validity needed
- 1 file
- one counsellor owns it
HOW WE HANDLE IT
Most refusals are paperwork problems, not profile problems.
Case officers refuse for missing evidence, funds held for the wrong number of days, or a statement of purpose that does not match the course chosen. We check the file against the current rules for your destination before anything is submitted, and we tell you plainly when something will not pass.
- 01Checked against current rulesRequirements change mid-intake, so we verify before every submission.
- 02Financial evidence firstThe most common refusal reason, and the slowest one to fix late.
- 03Nothing filed on a guessIf the file is weak, we say so rather than let you pay the fee twice.



Visa assistance, included in your counselling
We file student visa applications for the UK, Australia, Canada, the United States, Ireland and New Zealand every week, which means we see the refusal patterns well before they reach you. Rules shift mid-intake — funds held for a different number of days, a new evidence format, a changed English requirement — and a checklist printed six months ago will quietly walk you into a refusal.
There is no separate charge for any of this. Visa work sits inside the counselling service, because an offer you cannot travel on is not worth much to either of us.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Every part of the file, not just the form.
Your counsellor owns the visa file from the moment your offer is confirmed until the decision letter arrives.
When should I file the application?
As soon as your confirmation of admission is issued. Processing times move with demand — the same country that decides in ten days in March can take six weeks in July, when everyone with a September start files at once. If an education loan or a scholarship is funding you, file earlier still. Financial evidence has to be in place and seasoned before the application goes in, and that is the step students most often underestimate.
What every student visa application needs
Requirements differ by country, but the core evidence is consistent almost everywhere. Get these right and the rest is administration.
- ✓Proof of enrolmentYour CAS, COE, I-20 or equivalent from a recognised institution.
- ✓Financial capacityTuition plus living costs, held in an acceptable account for the required period.
- ✓Identity and travel historyA passport valid well beyond your intended stay, with photographs to specification.
- ✓English proficiencyA score from a test the university and the visa authority both accept.
- ✓Health and characterMedical checks and police clearance where the destination requires them.
- ✓Genuine intentA statement that explains the course choice and what you plan to do afterwards.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How long does a student visa decision take?
It depends on the destination and the time of year. Outside peak months most decisions land within two to four weeks; between June and August the same countries can take considerably longer. We plan your filing date around your course start rather than around the published average, and we tell you early if the timeline is tight.
How much money do I need to show, and for how long?
It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.
What happens if my application is refused?
It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.
Can my spouse or children apply with me?
It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.
Do you charge separately for visa assistance?
It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.
Can I work while studying on a student visa?
It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.
FREE CONSULTATION
Tell us what you're planning.
We'll build the shortlist.
- 01A 45-minute call with a counsellor, not a salesperson
- 02A shortlist built around your budget and your grades
- 03An honest read on your admission chances
- 04A written plan with the deadlines that matter
“They told me honestly that two of my five choices were out of reach. That saved me two application fees.”



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