Studying abroad is a universal dream shared by millions in this world. In 2023 alone, 6.4 million people immigrated overseas to study abroad. The dream is the same. So, why do people become fearful or reluctant to apply for a study visa? To answer such queries and remove all inhibitions, you need to connect with a licensed immigration consultant. But another question comes, ‘How Does a Licensed Immigration Consultant Help in Getting a Study Visa?‘
Everyone is aware of the reasons students wish to study abroad. In today’s time, information is just a click away. But with technology comes an illusion that everything is simple and easy. Thus, even when you can self-apply for a study visa, destination countries recommend taking the help of a licensed immigration consultant to reduce visa expenses and chances of visa rejection.
When you plan to apply for a study visa you do the following:
The list is inexhaustible. But this work is important if you wish to move overseas to study successfully. But when you get help from a licensed immigration consultant, your workload is reduced majorly.
A licensed immigration consultant will do the following to help you get a study visa:
Seeking expert advice from a licensed immigration consultant is the best thing to do. However, often people miss the ‘licensed part’ and end up consulting cheap visa agents/ghost consultants.
This is a mega ‘NO’ for overseas education aspirants. Because these agents are full of trickery. The extent of infiltration these agents have in the consumer market is baffling. Some of the illusions and lies that these agents create to wage war against licensed immigration consultants are:
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The following are the pointers that show the precedence of a licensed immigration consultant over a visa agent/ghost consultant.
All immigration consultants must clock in the required study hours towards a graduate diploma/degree in immigration law. Also, meet language test requirements and pass college entry to practice exam.
Whereas a visa agent does not hold any of the above credentials. But has picked up immigration industry jargon to fool the public into believing that they have expertise in visa matters. They are equivalent to Google study applicants applying for a visa with no in-depth understanding of laws, practices, and options.
To become an immigration consultant, it is imperative to have a licensure. After completing your education requirements, and entry-to-practise exam, you must work towards getting licensed. This process is not easy and requires the utmost dedication and hard work to attain.
A licensed immigration consultant is authorised to assist, advise, and guide clients in immigration matters. Any other individual does not have the authorisation to offer such legal services.
As a result, there are endless cases of clients losing money or getting entangled in immigration fraud knowingly/unknowingly.
With extensive study and licensure process, an immigration consultant has in-depth knowledge of immigration matters. As they practise for years, the experience rises to an unparalleled level compared to visa agents.
As a result, choosing an immigration consultant for your study visa is the best choice for you.
Assurance of transparent and legal services is the promise any visa applicant needs. Instead of flashy promises, immigration consultants offer a clear understanding of visa pathways and services such as visa assistance and job assistance.
As a result, instead of an agent making you run for your money, an immigration counsellor offers services on a silver platter. They explain everything in vivid detail about your study visa services. From choosing the study program to getting documents and finally getting study visa approval, they will handle it all.
So, you can sit back and relax and await your time to move to the overseas study destination of your choice.
A licensed immigration consultant has legal permission to represent your study visa application in federal court. Fake agents do not have this leverage.
As a result, an immigration consultant can represent you and your family members, keep track of your visa progress, and challenge a visa decision. So, why connect with fake agents for an assured visa failure?
With an immigration license comes great accountability. Because all consultants must renew their license yearly and showcase proof of holding in-depth knowledge via submitting assessments.
Also, any consultant found guilty of fraud is heavily fined, their license is cancelled, and they can lose the ability to enter the immigration industry.
As a result, a licensed immigration consultant can not become a greedy money maker. But is bound to offer the right and legal services.
With all the points in consideration, an immigration counsellor will provide end-to-end visa services. As a result, you have no chance of getting cheated. Also, your study visa approval chances are very high.
This is how a licensed immigration consultant can help you get a study visa.
In short, choose a licensed immigration consultant for not just your study visa but all your immigration needs. So, take our Free Assessment or Contact Us to connect with our Overseas Education Experts. Apply With GVI – CICC Licensed Immigration Firm.
Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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