Obtaining
a visa is the last and final step for a student planning to study abroad. If
this fails, then all the other efforts end in vain. Gigeo of IMTP Consultancy
feels that every student should study the visa procedure before starting the
university application process. There is no guarantee that one can obtain a
visa after completion of other necessary formalities.
The
visa officers will examine the student critically and will observe if the
candidate can contribute towards the economy. He will also examine whether
he/she has the capability to survive in the country.Very few countries conduct
visa interviews. In countries like the UK the visa process is less
complicated when compared to the United States. If one follows the steps
systematically, then there is a 99.9% chance of clearing the visa procedure.The
system in the United States is different. It is a country that rejects maximum
number of visa applications every year. Around 20% to 30% of the students do
not clear the visa process.
During
the visa interview the officer focuses on four factors. They are as follows:
·
Academic records and academic skills
·
A decent score for GRE/TOEFL/ IELTS/ SAT
·
The standard and ranking of the university into which the
student gets admitted
·
Financial stability
It
has been observed that around 80% of the students get rejected due to lack of
funds.