Frequently asked questions
We answer the questions families ask us most, grouped by topic. Each answer links to the page with full details and official sources.
Home
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first consultation at our Model Town office, by phone or on WhatsApp is free. We tell you in writing what any paid service costs before you decide. Home →
Can you guarantee my visa?
No one can. Every visa and admission decision is made by the relevant government or university. We prepare your file carefully and tell you honestly when a route is weak. Home →
Do you help with both immigration and study abroad?
Yes. We help with PR, work, visitor, family and business visas, and with study abroad in every stream, including MBBS for NEET-qualified students. Home →
Which languages do you speak?
Our counsellors speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. Home →
Immigration
Which country is easiest for PR from India?
There is no single easiest country. The best route depends on your age, education, work experience, English or French scores and budget. We compare your profile against each programme before you spend money on applications. Immigration →
Do I need a job offer to migrate?
Not always. Canada Express Entry, Australia subclass 189 and New Zealand residence routes work differently: some need a job offer, some do not. Each service page explains the rule and links to the official source. Immigration →
Permanent residence (PR)
What is the difference between PR and a work permit?
PR lets you live and work in the country without an end date, subject to residence rules. A work permit is temporary and usually tied to a job, employer or time limit. Permanent residence (PR) →
Can my family be included in my PR application?
Most PR programmes let you include a spouse or partner and dependent children. Each family member must pass medical and security checks. Permanent residence (PR) →
Canada Express Entry
What English test do I need for Express Entry?
IRCC accepts IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General and PTE Core for English, and TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French. Academic versions of IELTS and PTE are not accepted for Express Entry. Canada Express Entry →
How long is an Express Entry profile valid?
A profile stays in the pool for up to 12 months. If you are not invited in that time you can create a new profile if you still qualify. Canada Express Entry →
What happens after an invitation to apply?
You get a fixed deadline (currently 60 days) to submit a complete PR application with documents, police certificates and medical exams. Canada Express Entry →
Canada PNP
Can I apply to a PNP without Express Entry?
Yes. Base (non-Express Entry) streams accept applications directly. After nomination you apply to IRCC on paper or online outside Express Entry, which usually takes longer. Canada PNP →
Do I need to live in the province that nominates me?
Yes. Provinces nominate people who intend to live and work there. Moving elsewhere straight after landing can raise questions about your intention. Canada PNP →
Australia skilled (189, 190, 491)
What is the difference between 189, 190 and 491?
Subclass 189 is independent and needs no sponsor. Subclass 190 needs nomination by a state or territory. Subclass 491 is a provisional regional visa with a path to permanent residence. Australia skilled (189, 190, 491) →
Do I need a skills assessment?
Yes. You need a positive skills assessment from the assessing authority for your nominated occupation before you can be invited. Australia skilled (189, 190, 491) →
New Zealand Skilled Migrant
Do I need a job offer for New Zealand residence?
Under the current Skilled Migrant Category you generally need a skilled job or job offer with an accredited New Zealand employer. Check the current rules on the Immigration New Zealand website. New Zealand Skilled Migrant →
Can I include my partner and children?
Yes, a partner and dependent children can usually be included in the application. New Zealand Skilled Migrant →
Work permits
Is it safe to pay an agent for a job abroad?
Be very careful. In India, overseas job recruitment is regulated under the Emigration Act, 1983 and only registered recruiting agents may recruit. We do not sell jobs. We help with visa applications once you have a genuine offer. Work permits →
Can my spouse work if I get a work visa?
It depends on the country and your job. Some routes allow a spouse to get an open work permit; others do not. Each country page explains the rule. Work permits →
Canada work permit
What is an LMIA?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment is a document an employer gets from Employment and Social Development Canada to show that hiring a foreign worker will not harm the Canadian labour market. Most employer-specific work permits need one. Canada work permit →
Should I pay for an LMIA job offer?
No. It is illegal in Canada for employers to charge workers for an LMIA. If someone asks you to pay for a job offer, treat it as a warning sign. Canada work permit →
UK Skilled Worker visa
Can any UK employer sponsor me?
No. Only employers with a sponsor licence from the Home Office can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. You can check the official register of licensed sponsors on GOV.UK. UK Skilled Worker visa →
Is the Skilled Worker visa a route to settlement?
Yes. Time on the Skilled Worker route can count towards settlement (indefinite leave to remain) if you meet the rules at the time you apply. UK Skilled Worker visa →
Germany work visas
Do I need to speak German to work in Germany?
Many jobs need German, and the Opportunity Card gives points for German skills. Some IT and research jobs are in English, but basic German helps with daily life and job search. Germany work visas →
What is the Opportunity Card?
The Chancenkarte lets skilled workers from outside the EU enter Germany to look for a job for a limited period. You qualify through a recognised qualification or by scoring enough points. Germany work visas →
Australia employer-sponsored visa
Can I apply for a 482 visa without an employer?
No. The Skills in Demand visa needs an approved Australian employer to sponsor and nominate you for a specific role. Australia employer-sponsored visa →
Does a 482 visa lead to PR?
It can, through the employer-nominated permanent residence visa, if you and your employer meet the requirements at that time. Australia employer-sponsored visa →
UAE work visa
Who applies for a UAE work visa?
Your employer applies for your entry permit and work permit. You then complete the medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID after arrival. UAE work visa →
Do I need to attest my degree?
Many UAE employers and some job categories need attested educational certificates. Start attestation early because it can take several weeks. UAE work visa →
Visitor visas
What do visa officers look for in a visitor application?
Mainly the purpose of your trip, your ability to pay for it, and ties that show you will return, such as family, property, work or business in India. Visitor visas →
Can I apply again after a visitor visa refusal?
Yes, usually. First understand why you were refused. Reapplying with the same documents often leads to the same result. See Visa refusal help. Visitor visas →
Canada visitor visa
How much bank balance do I need for a Canada visitor visa?
IRCC does not publish a fixed amount for visitors. You must show enough funds for your trip and stay, and that the money is genuinely yours. Sudden large deposits without explanation raise concerns. Canada visitor visa →
Should my parents apply for a visitor visa or a Super Visa?
A visitor visa suits shorter visits. A Super Visa allows much longer stays per entry but needs a host income requirement and Canadian medical insurance. See Canada Super Visa. Canada visitor visa →
USA B1/B2 visa
What is Section 214(b)?
It is the part of US law that presumes every visitor intends to immigrate unless they show otherwise. Most B1/B2 refusals are under 214(b), meaning the officer was not convinced of strong ties to India. USA B1/B2 visa →
Can an agent attend my interview?
No. You attend the interview yourself and must answer honestly in your own words. We help you prepare by explaining the process and checking your DS-160 and documents. USA B1/B2 visa →
UK Standard Visitor visa
How long can I stay on a UK Standard Visitor visa?
Usually up to 6 months per visit. Long-term visit visas are also available, but each visit is still limited. UK Standard Visitor visa →
Can I work on a UK visitor visa?
No. Visitors cannot work in the UK. Some business activities such as meetings and conferences are permitted. UK Standard Visitor visa →
Schengen visa
Which country should I apply to for a Schengen visa?
Apply to the country where you will spend the most time. If the time is equal, apply to the country you will enter first. Schengen visa →
What is the 90/180 rule?
You can stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries together. Schengen visa →
Australia visitor visa (600)
Do I need a sponsor for an Australia visitor visa?
Not for the Tourist stream. The Sponsored Family stream needs an eligible family member in Australia to sponsor you. Australia visitor visa (600) →
Is there an interview for the subclass 600 visa?
Usually not. The application is online through ImmiAccount. You may be asked for biometrics, medical checks or more documents. Australia visitor visa (600) →
Family and spouse visas
Can I sponsor my spouse if I am on a work permit?
Some countries allow a spouse to join you on a dependent or open work permit while you are on a temporary visa. Full sponsorship for PR usually needs you to be a citizen or permanent resident. Family and spouse visas →
What proves a genuine marriage?
Consistent evidence over time: photos, communication, joint finances or property, family involvement and visits. No single document proves a relationship on its own. Family and spouse visas →
Spouse and partner visas
Is a love marriage or arranged marriage treated differently?
No. Both are accepted. Officers look at whether the relationship is genuine and continuing, whatever the way it began. Spouse and partner visas →
Can my spouse work in Canada while I study?
Only in some cases. Spousal open work permit eligibility for partners of students and workers was narrowed in 2024–2025. Check the current IRCC rules for your programme or occupation. Spouse and partner visas →
Parent and grandparent sponsorship
How does Canada choose parent sponsors?
IRCC invites a limited number of potential sponsors from those who submitted an interest to sponsor form. Intake rules can change each year, so check the IRCC page for the current round. Parent and grandparent sponsorship →
What if my parents are not selected?
The Canada Super Visa is a common alternative that allows long stays without permanent residence. Parent and grandparent sponsorship →
Canada Super Visa
How long can my parents stay on a Super Visa?
Parents and grandparents can stay up to 5 years per entry, and may be able to extend their stay while in Canada. Canada Super Visa →
What medical insurance is needed?
Private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company, or an approved foreign insurer, for at least one year from the date of entry, meeting the minimum coverage set by IRCC. Canada Super Visa →
Business and investor visas
Can I attend a trade fair on a visitor visa?
Usually yes. Business visitor activities such as meetings, conferences and trade fairs are generally allowed on a visitor visa, but you cannot enter the local labour market. Business and investor visas →
Are investor visas open all year?
Not always. Investor and entrepreneur programmes open, close and change often. We check the current status before you spend money on business plans or fees. Business and investor visas →
Corporate immigration
Can you handle visas for a group of employees?
Yes. We manage document checklists, invitation letters and applications for staff travelling for meetings, training or projects. Corporate immigration →
Do you help with intra-company transfers?
We help you understand the route, prepare the employee file and coordinate with licensed advisers in the destination country where regulated advice is needed. Corporate immigration →
Visa refusal help
How do I get my Canada GCMS notes?
You can request your immigration file through an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request. Some IRCC refusals now include officer decision notes with the letter. Visa refusal help →
Should I reapply immediately after a refusal?
Only if you can fix the reason for refusal. Reapplying quickly with the same documents usually leads to the same decision. Visa refusal help →
Study abroad
Which country is best for Indian students?
It depends on your course, budget, academic record, English score and long-term plans. Compare intakes, total costs, post-study work rules and PR options for your course before deciding. Study abroad →
Can I study abroad after a gap year?
Yes, if you can explain the gap with work, study or other genuine activity. Universities and visa officers look at your overall plan. Study abroad →
Study in Canada
What is a provincial attestation letter?
Most study permit applicants need a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) from the province where they will study. Your institution usually requests it for you. Study in Canada →
Can I work while studying in Canada?
Yes, eligible students can work off campus within the hours limit set by IRCC during academic sessions. Check the current limit on the IRCC page. Study in Canada →
Study in Australia
What is the Genuine Student requirement?
Since March 2024 applicants answer targeted questions showing they genuinely intend to study, including their circumstances, course choice and how it fits their future. Study in Australia →
Do I need health insurance?
Yes. You need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your visa. Study in Australia →
Study in the UK
Can I bring my family on a UK Student visa?
Most students on taught master's courses can no longer bring dependants. Dependants are generally allowed only for postgraduate research programmes such as PhDs. Check the current GOV.UK rules. Study in the UK →
What is a CAS?
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is a reference number your university issues after you accept an unconditional offer. You need it to apply for the Student visa. Study in the UK →
Study in the USA
What is Form I-20?
The I-20 is issued by a SEVP-certified school after admission. You need it to pay the SEVIS fee and apply for an F-1 visa. Study in the USA →
What is STEM OPT?
Graduates of eligible STEM degrees can apply for an extension of Optional Practical Training after the initial OPT period, subject to employer and programme rules. Study in the USA →
Study in Germany
Is education free in Germany?
Most public universities charge no tuition for most programmes, but you pay a semester contribution and your living costs. Some states charge tuition to non-EU students. Study in Germany →
What is the APS certificate?
Indian students need an APS certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre at the German Embassy in New Delhi before applying for a student visa. It verifies your academic documents. Study in Germany →
Study in Ireland
What is Stamp 1G?
Stamp 1G under the Third Level Graduate Programme lets eligible graduates stay in Ireland to look for work or work after finishing their course. Study in Ireland →
When should I apply for an Irish study visa?
Apply after you have your offer letter and fee payment, ideally about three months before your course starts. Study in Ireland →
Study in New Zealand
Can I work while studying in New Zealand?
Many student visas allow limited part-time work during term and full-time work in scheduled breaks. Check the conditions on your visa. Study in New Zealand →
Does every course lead to a post-study work visa?
No. Only qualifying courses meet the Post Study Work visa rules, so check before you choose. Study in New Zealand →
Courses and streams
Can I change my stream when I go abroad?
Often yes, but you must explain why the new course fits your background and goals. Unexplained changes are a common reason for refusal. Courses and streams →
Which stream gives the best job prospects abroad?
No stream guarantees a job. Healthcare, engineering and IT have steady demand in many countries, but local registration, experience and language matter. Courses and streams →
Engineering
Can I do MS abroad after a BTech with backlogs?
Many universities accept students with a few backlogs if the final grades meet their minimum. Check each university's policy before applying. Engineering →
Is GRE required for engineering master's?
Some US universities still ask for GRE, many have made it optional, and most universities in Canada, the UK, Australia and Germany do not need it. Engineering →
Computer science and IT
Can I study computer science abroad without maths in 12th?
Most bachelor's degrees in computer science need maths in 12th. Some diplomas and bridging programmes accept students without it. Computer science and IT →
What is a STEM-designated degree?
In the USA, a STEM-designated degree can make you eligible for the STEM OPT extension after graduation. Computer science and IT →
MBA and management
Do I need work experience for an MBA abroad?
Most MBA programmes expect work experience. Master's in management programmes usually accept fresh graduates. MBA and management →
Is GMAT compulsory?
Not always. Many business schools accept GRE or waive the test for strong profiles. MBA and management →
Nursing and healthcare
Can I work as a nurse abroad with a BSc Nursing from India?
Possibly, after registering with the nursing regulator in that country. This usually needs a credential assessment, an English test and sometimes an exam or bridging course. Nursing and healthcare →
Is GNM accepted abroad?
Some countries accept GNM with bridging or further study; others need a bachelor's degree. Each regulator decides. Nursing and healthcare →
Hospitality and tourism
Is hospitality a good course for PR?
Study choices should be made for your career, not only for PR. Hospitality can lead to work, but post-study work and PR rules change and are not guaranteed by any course. Hospitality and tourism →
Are internships included?
Many hospitality diplomas include paid or unpaid internships or co-op terms. Check the programme details. Hospitality and tourism →
Pharmacy
Can an Indian BPharm graduate become a pharmacist abroad?
Usually only after an assessment, exams and supervised practice set by that country's pharmacy regulator. It can take several years. Pharmacy →
What is the difference between pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences?
Pharmacy degrees prepare you to become a licensed pharmacist. Pharmaceutical sciences degrees lead to research, industry and regulatory roles. Pharmacy →
Scholarships
When should I apply for scholarships?
Start 9 to 12 months before your intake. Many scholarships close before or at the same time as admission deadlines. Scholarships →
Do scholarships cover all costs?
Some full scholarships do, but most cover part of the tuition. You still need to show funds for the rest. Scholarships →
Education loan
Can I get an education loan without collateral?
Some banks and lenders offer unsecured loans up to a limit, usually at a higher interest rate and based on your admission and co-applicant income. Education loan →
When should I apply for the loan?
Apply as soon as you have an offer letter, because the loan sanction letter is often used as proof of funds for your visa. Education loan →
IELTS, PTE and English tests
Is PTE accepted everywhere?
PTE Academic is widely accepted for study, but not by every university. Always check the university and the visa office requirements. IELTS, PTE and English tests →
How long is an IELTS score valid?
Test results are generally valid for two years from the test date, but some institutions set their own limits. IELTS, PTE and English tests →
MBBS abroad
Is NEET required for MBBS abroad?
Yes, if you want to practise medicine in India. NMC rules require NEET-UG qualification before admission. Some universities enrol students without it, but those students cannot get a licence to practise in India. MBBS abroad →
Is MBBS abroad recognised in India?
A foreign medical degree is accepted for licensing in India only if the course meets the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 and you pass the licensing exam. MBBS abroad →
NMC guidelines explained
What is FMGE and NExT?
FMGE is the screening test foreign medical graduates must pass to practise in India. The NMC plans to replace it with NExT. Check the current NMC notices for dates. NMC guidelines explained →
Can I transfer to another university midway?
Under the 2021 regulations the whole course and internship must be completed at the same foreign institution. Transfers put your eligibility at risk. NMC guidelines explained →
MBBS fees comparison
Why are your figures ranges, not one number?
Fees are set in foreign currency, change each year and depend on hostel and food choices. We show checked ranges and give you a written estimate for your university. MBBS fees comparison →
What costs are not in the table?
Usually flights, medical insurance, visa renewals, books, FMGE / NExT coaching and personal expenses. Ask us for a full estimate. MBBS fees comparison →
MBBS in Russia
Is MBBS in Russia taught in English?
Selected universities offer English-medium programmes. You still need Russian for patient contact in clinical years. MBBS in Russia →
How cold is it?
Winters are long and very cold in most cities. Hostels are heated, but you need proper winter clothing. MBBS in Russia →
MBBS in Georgia
Is the MD degree in Georgia the same as MBBS?
Georgian universities award an MD, which is the local name for the primary medical degree. What matters for India is that the programme meets NMC criteria. MBBS in Georgia →
Is Georgia safe for students?
Georgia is generally considered safe for students. Follow normal city precautions and your university's guidance. MBBS in Georgia →
MBBS in Kazakhstan
Does MBBS in Kazakhstan meet NMC rules?
It depends on the university and programme structure, especially course length and internship. We check each programme against NMC rules before recommending it. MBBS in Kazakhstan →
Is Indian food available?
Many universities with large numbers of Indian students have Indian mess facilities. Confirm with the specific hostel. MBBS in Kazakhstan →
MBBS in Kyrgyzstan
Why is MBBS in Kyrgyzstan lower cost?
Tuition and living costs are generally lower. Lower cost must never replace checking NMC compliance, clinical exposure and results. MBBS in Kyrgyzstan →
Is the course taught fully in English?
NMC rules need English-medium teaching. Local language is still useful for clinical practice with patients. MBBS in Kyrgyzstan →
MBBS in Uzbekistan
Is Uzbekistan a new destination for MBBS?
It has become popular with Indian students more recently. Check each programme's structure and track record carefully. MBBS in Uzbekistan →
What is the climate like?
Hot, dry summers and cold winters, varying by city. MBBS in Uzbekistan →