Country guidance
Every destination has its own checklist.
Fees, funds, appointments and the exact documents each mission asks for — kept current by our processing team.
United States
The US route is interview-led. Everything hangs off the I-20 issued by your university, so we start the file the moment it arrives and prepare you for consular questioning.
- Processing
- 3–8 weeks after interview
- Documents
- 8 required
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United Kingdom
The UK is a documents-first route: your CAS plus a 28-day maturity on funds decides the outcome. No interview in most cases, but credibility questions can be triggered.
- Processing
- 3 weeks standard, 5 working days priority
- Documents
- 8 required
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Canada
Canada now requires a Provincial Attestation Letter alongside the LOA. Strong proof of funds and a specific study plan are what carry the file.
- Processing
- 6–12 weeks (SDS discontinued)
- Documents
- 8 required
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Australia
Australia assesses a Genuine Student requirement through structured questions. The CoE plus OSHC and a tight GS response drive the decision.
- Processing
- 4–12 weeks
- Documents
- 8 required
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Germany
Germany's bottleneck is the appointment slot and the blocked account. Start both the moment your admission letter arrives.
- Processing
- 6–12 weeks
- Documents
- 8 required
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Ireland
Ireland expects the full tuition to be paid upfront before you apply, and a clear, personally written statement of purpose.
- Processing
- 4–8 weeks
- Documents
- 8 required
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an online application with a strong genuine-intent assessment and mandatory medicals for stays over 12 months.
- Processing
- 4–8 weeks
- Documents
- 8 required
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Netherlands
In the Netherlands your university acts as the recognised sponsor and files the application, so your job is delivering clean documents on time.
- Processing
- 2–6 weeks (university applies for you)
- Documents
- 8 required
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