Student Visa Information
Student Visa for Australia
Study in Australia and explore the world of opportunities! Our team of qualified education consultants will go through your academic background and credentials to help you select the most suitable courses and institutes that match your field of academic interest. Once you have chosen your desired institute and course, we will guide you throughout the process of obtaining offer for admission from the university and student visa application keeping you updated at all stages of the process.
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
International students who have an offer of acceptance in a full-time study program from a recognized Australian institute need to obtain a valid student visa subclass 500. Under this visa, students are allowed to stay and study in Australia for a period that is 1 or 2 months longer than the actual duration of the course they are enrolled in depending on the program applied for.
At AINiT we assist our clients in obtaining Australian Student Visa if they are interest to study in any of the following study programs:
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
- Vocational Education and Training Courses (VET)
- Bachelors Degree
- Graduate Certificate/ Diploma
- Masters Degree (coursework based)
- Masters Degree (Research Based)
- Doctoral Degree
BENEFITS:
Study and stay in Australia for the duration of your course
Accompany eligible family member to join you in Australia (separate application required)
Apply for Temporary Residence after completing your course further leading to citizenship.
Working rights:
International students holding a valid Student Visa (subclass 500) are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while their course is in session and for unlimited hours during holidays.
Student Visa for Canada
International students who intend to continue their education in Canada are required to obtain a study permit that allows them to stay in Canada for study purposes. The Canadian government sets forth some rules and regulations for individuals holding student visa to avoid fraud and ensure recruitment of genuine students at Canadian University/ Institutes.
For this purpose, the government has listed down certain institutes/ universities as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). This list limits down student visa approvals to individuals meeting the eligibility criteria and applying for admission in these institutions only.
Working Rights:
International students on a valid student visa are allowed to work part time on campus or off campus during their study period or full-time during scheduled holidays.
Our team of experienced education consultants can guide you select the most suitable course and institute for you to study in Canada based on your academic background and credentials. We will assist you throughout the process of your admission from course selection to receipt of letter of acceptance and visa application to get you the best results.
Co-Op / Internship Programs:
Most of the universities in Canada, offer Co-op education or Internship programs for students as a part of their academic curriculum during their study in Canada which allows them to work with a Canadian employer for the duration specified by the program they are enrolled in and gain valuable work experience relevant to their field.
Student Visa for China
X1 & X2 Visas
Just like any other study destination, China also required international students to have a valid student visa if they wish to study in China. For acquiring student visa, the applicants must have an acceptance offer to study from an accredited university in China that is allowed to recruit international students in its study programs. Once the student has received the offer or acceptance, they are supposed to obtain X1 or X2 student visas which allow them to stay in China for study purposes.
However, students holding a Chinese student visa are not allowed to work while their studies are in session. Part-time work or internships can become an exception in some case after a particular period of time solely dedicated to studies.
Student Visa for UK
Individuals intending to continue the studies in UK need to obtain a valid student visa known as Tier 4 Visa, the details of which are mentioned below:
Tier 4 (General) Student Visa:
Tier 4 (General) student visa enables students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who are above the age of 16 to study at a licensed Tier 4 provider in the UK and stay there for as long as the duration of the course he/ she is enrolled in. To obtain this visa, it is essential for the applicant to have an offer of acceptance in a study program at a valid education provider in UK and must be able to furnish evidence of having sufficient funds to cover personal expenses and tuition fees for the course, the amount of which depends on individual circumstances. The applicants are also required to provide evidence of competency in English Language (speaking, listening, reading & writing).
Once the applicant receives an offer of acceptance from the UK education provider, he/she will be given a reference number which is basically Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), this will have to be entered in the student visa application.
Benefits of this Visa:
Study in UK at a licensed Tier 4 provider in the UK.
Work part time (depending on the level of course enrolled in)
Stay in the UK for the duration of the course enrolled in.
Student Visa for New Zealand
If you are an international student planning study in New Zealand, there are various types of student visas that you can apply for depending on your circumstances. There are separate visas for training, school or tertiary level study.
Fee Paying Student Visa
New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa is specifically for those individuals who intend to study in New Zealand in a full-time academic program with a duration of more than 3 years. To obtain this visa, one must have a confirmation of enrollment in a study program at an approved education provider in New Zealand and be able to provide evidence on funds to cover his/her tuition fees and living expenses.
Benefits of this Visa:
Study in New Zealand in a full-time course
Work up-to 20 hours a week while studying and for unlimited hours during holidays
Live in New Zealand until the validity of your study visa (up to 4 years)
Apply for work visa after graduation.
Pathway Student Visa
International students who intending to study in New Zealand for up to 3 consecutive courses on the same study visa are supposed to obtain a Pathway Student Visa. To get this visa, one must have an offer of acceptance from a valid Pathway Education Provider in New Zealand, pay 1st year’s tuition fee and provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fee of the following courses.
Benefits of this Visa:
Study up to 3 courses consecutively on the same student visa.
Work up-to 20 hours a week while studying and for unlimited hours during holidays
Apply for work visa after graduation.
Live in New Zealand until the validity of your student visa (up to 5 years)
Student Visa for USA
Students all across the globe consider USA as the most preferred study destination because of the high quality education standard and teaching methodologies. The country is home to some of top ranking universities worldwide. Individuals intending to study in USA need to obtain a valid student visa for USA also known as F1 Visa.
F1 Student Visa
The United States F-1 visa is basically a non-immigrant student visa. Students living outside USA intending to study in USA to continue their education at the following levels of study are required to obtain F1 visa.
- Elementary School
- High School
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Vocational Training
- English Language Training etc.
Under this visa, students are allowed to study in USA and stay there throughout the duration of their study program. In order to obtain the F1 visa, it is essential for the prospective student to have an offer of acceptance from an approved institute/ university in USA. Once the acceptance is received, the student is issued with a form I-20 by the university in USA through which the students’ details are added in the SEVIS data base along with an individual ID number that is allocated to them.
Under F1 visa, students are allowed to enter USA 30 days prior to the commencement date of their study program and are allowed to stay in USA throughout the duration of their course and 60 days after graduation.
Work rights for International students in USA:
International students studying in USA are allowed to work part time for up to 20 hours a week while the course is in session and for unlimited hours during gazette holidays.
Benefits of this Visa:
Stay in USA for the duration of the course.
Study at a recognized institute/ university in USA
Work part-time
Student Visa for Malaysia
International students who wish to study in Malaysia are supposed to obtain a student pass that allows them to stay in Malaysia as a full time student throughout the duration of the program they are enrolled in. However, it is essential for the applicant to demonstrate that they have been accepted for admission at an approved Malaysian education institution and have genuine motives to study in Malaysia. Apart from this, the applicant should have the financial capacity to bear his/ her expenses and tuition fees throughout the stay and should have passed a medical screening.
It is to be noted that students cannot apply for obtaining a student pass directly, however, the application is sent by the Malaysian institute of higher education on the students’ behalf after getting an approval for admission.
Student Visa for Turkey
Universities in Turkey are emerging as some of the most renowned education providers around the world offering quality education in all faculties. International students intending to study in Turkey are required to obtain a valid student visa which is issued by the Turkish Consulate in Karachi.
Under such visa, international students are allowed to study in Turkey and live there throughout the duration the study program he/ she is enrolled in. It is essential for a student to apply for admission at a recognized Turkish university and obtain an offer letter confirming your admission in a study program while the applicant is outside Turkey. Once the offer letter is issued by the university, the applicant is supposed to submit his/her academic, personal and other required documents for the visa application and obtain a Turkish student visa from a Turkish Consulate in Pakistan which take a processing time of around 8 weeks from the date of submission of the visa application.
The Turkish student visa enables the visa holder to study in Turkey and live there throughout the duration of the study program they are enrolled in and allows them to apply for residence permit giving them permission to visit Turkey multiple times until the validity of the residence permit.
Benefits of this Visa:
- Study at a recognized institute/ university in Turkey
- Stay in Turkey for the duration of the study program
Student Visa for Germany
Germany is known for the quality of education provided at its institutes, teaching styles and low cost education all over the world. International students who wish to study in Germany are required to obtain a valid student visa for Germany once then have received an offer of acceptance from recognized German institute/ university. As experienced education consultants, AINiT can help you select the most suitable course and suggest you the best time to apply for admission to help you save your time and efforts. It is essential for the students to apply for student visa at least 3 months prior to the commencement of their semester so that they have ample time at hand for processing of the visa application. The maximum duration of the validity of the German student visa is up to 2 years.
Such visa, also known as National Visa (Category D) is applied for by submitting its visa application at the Consulate General of Germany in Karachi who also issues the visa grant after assessment and confirmation from Foreign Nationals Authority in Germany.
When applying for a German student visa, one needs to make sure that he/ she is applying for the appropriate visa based on the type course he intends to study in Germany.
- Language Course Visa: Designed for students enrolled in a language institute to learn German Language.
- Student Visa: for individuals with an offer of acceptance in course at a recognized German institute.
Work Rights for International Students:
Individuals holding a German student visa are allowed to work part time 40 hours per fortnight along with their studies.
Benefits of This Visa:
- No tuition fee charged from international students at public universities in Germany.
- Study in Germany at a recognized institute/ university
- Live in Germany for the duration of the course
- Work part-time
- Work for 1 additional year after graduation.
- Apply for permanent residence after graduation (based on eligibility)
How can AINiT help you?
At AINiT, our team of professional educational consultants will guide you throughout the admission process. After assessing your academic history, our experts will help you choose the most suitable course according to your credentials. We make assessments on case by case basis, so you get brighter and more accurate results based on customized research according to your individual case. We provide you comprehensive assistance for your admission from selecting courses to documentation and obtaining student visa.
Don’t forget to check your eligibility if you are interested as the assessment is absolutely free of cost. Please fill out the assessment form and one of our Expert Immigration Consultants will get back to you at the earliest.