German Study Permit Guideline.

Germany is a place to be, with regard to the quality 

of higher education, research infrastructure,

 teaching methods, education affordable and 

professional perspective. Therefore, many international

still believe that Germany is best for their country 

universities to pursue further study. 

The home to about 300 institutions with more than

15,000 different  programs of study. If you are not

 an EU national; 

you would require a visa from  the german immigration  authority in order to come to study in Germany.

Visa categories:

 There are 3 different types of visa available to study in Germany for Academic study or 

Language preparation courses for the academic program.

 Type 1 Student Applicant’s Visa: The duration of this visa is 3 months, which is valid 

if you do not receive admission to universities. Once approved, it must be converted into 

a residence permit as quickly as possible from the foreign office for study purpose.

Type 2: Student Visa : The duration of this visa is 1 year . To obtain this visa , 

you must provide proof of admission and financial aid for the entire duration of the study.

Type 3: Language Course visa : This can be converted into a student visa . 

It is only valid for the duration of the course.

For student visa, the following documents are required:

1. Type 1: For Student Applicant Visa 

a. Application forms with originals and 2 sets of photocopies.

b. Valid passport

c. 2 recent copies of passport size photographs

d. Proof of entitlement to get admission at a University in Germany.

e. All Certificates with Marks Sheets and Admit cards

f. If the course is taught in German, the proof that  already have a good knowledge 

of the German  language

g. If the program is taught in English, proof that already have a good knowledge of English

h. Proof of sufficient funds for the first year (approx .. € 7600) and a financial plan for the 

entire study period.

Type 2: For student visa

to. All documents listed in the type 1 along with 

b. A letter of acceptance from a university or institution of higher education in Germany

 3. Type 3: Language Course Visa

a. A valid passport and 2 passport photographs

b. 2 application forms with originals and 2 sets of photocopies

c. Proof that you have registered for an intensive language course with a minimum 

of 20 hours per week (e.g certificate of registration, receipt for course fees)

d. Proof that you will be covered by health insurance for the duration of your stay 

in Germany.

Note : You are advised not to  solely depend on this article ; it’s a guideline provided by the German government .

However, you must check with the immigration authority before you  apply.

International Graduate Skill Visa in Australia.

Subclass 485 temporary work visa Graduate visa for foreign students who have completed two years of study in Australia. It may vary between 18 months to four years ,depending on the length of the course .

It's a great way to extend your stay in Australia The potential for improving visa for permanent or temporary professionals.

Eligibility Streams

 There are two eligibility streams for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa: • Post Study Work: which is commonly called the Post study, work visa (PSWV). This visa was introduced in March 2013 for the students applied to study in Australia after November 5, 2011.

• The Graduate Work Stream: criteria are similar to the 485 Graduate Skilled visa as it was prior to March 2013

Age

If you are above the age of 50; you can’t apply for this visa.

English:

The main candidates must demonstrate a sufficient level of English in order to apply for the visa or candidates from the English speaking country are exempted from the language requirements. Evidence must be submitted at the time of the application.

Studying in Australia

You must full fill the 2 years Australian study requirements and have completed the qualification within the last 6th month before you apply for the visa.

Points Test:

The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is not points-tested.

Duration of the 485 visa will depend on your circumstances.

Gradate Work stream visas are valid for 18 months from the date of grant of the application.

Duration of the PSWV depends on which qualification has been completed in Australia as follows:

•             2 years: completion of Bachelor Degree, Bachelor with Honours, Masters by Coursework or Masters (Extended)

•             3 years: Masters by Research

•             4 years: Doctorate

Finally Ustad Amjad Ali gets a UK Visa

Yesterday, Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has finally granted a visa by the United Kingdom, a week earlier, apparently his visa application was rejected due to incomplete information.

"My UK work visa has finally been granted. I would like to thank everyone for their absolute love extended to me last week over this... was humbling to read all the messages of support... truly means a lot," Khan posted on Facebook.

Last Friday, The visa application of Mr. Khan was refused by British high commission in Delhi at the same day a couple of hours later Bolloywood start Shahrush khan was detained by the Los Angelos Immigration authority.It seems like, luck is not favoring to the Khan.

Amjad Ali Khan had requested a visa to perform at the Royal Festival Hall in London in September 17 and 18 September Darbar at Southbank Centre. 70 years old khan said, who has been a regular fixture in Britain’s cultural calendar since the 1970s and very shocked by the decision.

Canadian Work permit for International Student.

Canada allows international students to work full time  under the Co opt work program . If you are enrolled in a full time  program in which required professional experience as an integral part of the course , you can participate in co opt work permit program.

However,you must apply for a co opt work permit along with study permit . 

Under the current Immigration rules , you can't engage yourself to a cooperative work practices before you are being issued to a Co opt work permit. .

In order to apply for a Co-opt work permit , you must have to prove that:

• confirm a letter from your institution, which must states compulsory work experience required as part of the course.

• You also required a valid study permit

• And most importantly,Work account should be  less than 50% of the program

The following documents are required in order to apply for the Co –opt work permit:

• Letter from the Institution by  confirming  your  enrolment and invitation to join under co-opt work permit.

•A valid passport along with the study permit

• In addition to the documents they indicated, as appropriate, you may need to provide additional information / documents available upon request to you by the  COWP.

Processing Times

•          You are advised to apply at least 3 months before the COWP expiry date. Check the processing time for the  work permit applications submitted inside Canada.

If your application is approved, you will receive an confirmation from the COWP which will be posted to you on the given the address that  you provided on the  application form.

Please make sure :

•             Valid passport for more than the Co opt work permit's duration 

•             If your passport is expiring within the next 6 months, you must renew it before applying for a study and work permit.Permits can not be valid beyond the expiry date of the passport.

• If you required to further extend your visa ,you should use  form (IMM5709) alongwith your Study permit application form.

Note : You are advised not to  solely depend on this article , you must check with the immigration authority before you  apply.

UK Tier 4 Student’s Dependant visa guideline.

The following student can bring their dependant to the UK:

 • Sponsored by a university in a course NQF level 7 or higher for a period of one year and more

• If the course is sponsored by the state it must be above 6 months or longer.

 Dependent is defined as:

 • The husband, wife or partner

•The domestic partner or same sex

•Child under the age of 18 years old

The following documents are required to apply for student dependant Visa: • According to the UKBA guideline you must show that you can live in the without the help from the public fund.

If you are a new student and if your course is:

For courses 9 months or longer: £4050 for each dependant.

For courses less than 9 months: £450 for each dependant for each month of your course

Example 2: New student with wife and two children, 3-year degree course

Maintenance money for each dependant: £4050

For 3 dependants: £4050 x 3 = £12,150 total

Example 3: Student who qualifies for reduced maintenance with wife and two children, 3-year degree

Maintenance money for each dependant: £900

For 3 dependants: £900 x 3 = £2700 total

• 2 passport size photographs, which must comply with the image guideline provided by the UKBA.

 • Current passport

 • Any other passports or visas that they have used to come to the UK in the past.

• Proof that they are your dependant - for example, marriage certificate for your husband or wife, birth certificate for children

•All the documents must be translated to English (see translation requirements)

•If your children are 16 or over, you also required to provide further documents , the list of the documents can be found at  paragraph 102 onwards of the UKBA PBS Dependants policy guidance (PDF - 360KB).

•All the documents must be originals.

Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner/s is the:

– The UK Border Agency – URL: www.ukvisas.gov.uk

– The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office – URL: www.fco.gov.uk