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The universal symbol for any country to allow a foreign citizen to reside there is called the visa. It is derived from the Latin term ‘charta visa’, known as ‘verified paper’ in English. This documentation allows people to reside within its boundaries and to travel within and outside the country. The mere possession of a visa, however, is not a guarantee of citizenship and can be revoked at any point of time. The visa could be for you, or your family and spouse if you are already a citizen of the country. There are a number of processes one needs to conduct and lengthy documentation that is required when one is applying for the variety of visas available. These processes need to be thoroughly understood before the process can be undertaken and before the visa is given. The visa allows one to start a life in another country, to work and raise a family. But the process can be time consuming and even tiring for those who are unfamiliar with it. Each country has its own specific processes to provide visas to prospective immigrants and these need to be understood thoroughly before embarking on the process. Various applications need to be filled, and the norms for these applications need to be studied carefully for the same. The right intent needs to be shown and exhaustive, multiple rounds of interviews are also conducted so as to make sure that the former is sound. The immigrant, or immigration visa, is essentially a proof of the citizen’s legal right to live in the country of his or her choice. There are a number of documents that need to be submitted and each has to be carefully checked before submitting. There is also a lot of preparation that needs to go into the interview preparation which ensures that you do not stumble at this crucial step.

Those individuals who are visiting the destination country for only a limited period of time are obligated to obtain a Non-Immigrant Visa before their departure. This sort of visa can be obtained for a variety of purposes including travel, visiting family, work, etc. This type of visa is essentially meant for a temporary residence in the country. There are a number of checks and balances that are required to be fulfilled before one is granted a Non-Immigrant Visa. The validity of the individual’s intent, their purpose are just a couple of things that are checked elaborately before such a visa can be issued. There are various types of Non-Immigrant Visas and each has a particular set of forms and permissions that need to be procured. There are also interviews that will be conducted to ensure that the individual’s intent of obtaining such a visa is clear. This is a long, time-consuming process that needs the hands of a professional to avoid mistakes and maximize the chances for success. Each country has a different deadline for different forms of these visas and this should be checked thoroughly beforehand. There are norms for extending these visas under certain circumstances, these circumstances and laws regarding extensions are best explained by our experienced professionals at Rao Consultants.

Any immigrant settled abroad can invite their family member over, in certain cases. The family member(s) can claim their immigration rights through the Family Based Immigrant Visa. This visa is usually available to direct family members, and in the case of a few specific countries, to certain distant relationships and family members. The individuals who can make the most this visa type are spouses, unmarried children, adopted children, etc. that have a permanent resident vouching for them. There is a considerable time duration that goes into applying and obtaining this type of visas. This process has a large amount of documentation, forms and applications that need to be filled out and submitted over and above a comprehensive interview. Many people usually struggle with getting their dependents come live them in the country of their choice. The Family Based Immigrant Visa requires a lot of long hours as well as tiresome filling of umpteen forms and getting a large number of documents in order. For the dependents applying for such a visa it is essential that they have a direct family member who has a permanent residency of the country. It is important that one takes professional help for the process of this visa. The documents, essential paperwork, interviews and other procedures need a lot of detailed checking and knowledge, all of which we provide here at Rao Consultants. Each country has a specific list of dependents it allows a permanent resident to have over.

A visitor visa can have a variety of purposes that can range from getting medical treatment, for short term business purposes or even for leisure. The purpose of this visit, however, needs to be made amply clear. The individual also needs to show clear intent of returning to the country of origin once the purpose of the visit is served. The visitor visa has a strict deadline and the applicant may also have to specify exactly the amount of time they will be spending in the country. The US, for example, has two categories under the visitor visa B1 and B2. Each country has its own unique specifications and norms regarding the visa and should be approached under expert guidance. The applicant must explain the purpose of their visit in great detail while also providing the required documents, reference letters, and an undertaking of return. Depending upon the country, the duration of the visa changes, this is also heavily dependent upon the application and the nature of the visit. The regulations of the country regarding this visa need to be carefully acknowledged and adhered to if one wants their application to be processed smoothly. It is ideal to plan the reissuing of your visa or an extension of your trip in advance, the possibility should always be kept in mind to avoid last minute hassles. There are some countries that require you to travel back to your country of origin and come back before you are granted a renewal. To avoid such a situation it is important to plan your visitor visa and trip in a timely fashion. Plan your travel itinerary in accordance with the amount of time you are expecting to spend in the country. Renewals are tricky and should be approached only under careful guidance of the professionals at Rao Consultants.

If one needs to travel to a country for a temporary period of time for work purposes a business visa is the most advisable means to do so. The work purposes could be something like consultations, conducting pertinent business meetings, contractual negotiations, attending conferences, exhibitions or conventions etc. These visas require one to be very careful during the documentation process and the host of forms should be filled with great care to avoid any mistakes. To grow any business it is extremely important to spread the company’s horizons to different and distant shores. Traveling abroad allows you take your business to more and more lucrative economic destinations around the world. To travel for this purpose one needs to have a Business Visa. One may need to travel abroad for securing funding for a startup, or even to meet a prospective client, a Business Visa will help you greatly achieve this purpose. Some essential documents like the letter of invitation, and other additional information about your visit is crucial to the process. Documentation of your company (if any), is important to providing credibility to the purpose you have stated. There are a host of documents that need to be taken with oneself when going to apply for this visa. These documents also need to be taken to the interview and the attested copies of the same need to be filed with the embassy or consulate separately. There are a lot of tiny nitty-gritties that need to be attended to before one obtains the Business Visa. It is important that one has a professional like Rao Consultants to ensure that the process is not hindered at any step and that each stage, norm and regulation is acknowledged. The best way of obtaining such a visa is to make sure that you have a professional in your corner to make sure that the process is fast, painless and effective.

Students aspiring to study in foreign destinations to expand their career horizons need a student visa to pursue their dreams. This form of a visa requires an enormous amount of documentation and has a range of procedures that one needs to follow. This can be a long and tiresome process for a student already dealing with a lot of pressure. At Rao Consultants we aim to make this process smooth and hassle free for all our clients. The Student Visa is usually valid for the period of time of the course selected by the student and requires a series of checks before it is granted. Some countries may offer students a chance to work while they are studying, while for some courses this permission may not be granted. These rules vary from country to country, and in some cases courses as well. There are also some differences in the checks and regulations of different countries that one needs to adhere to when applying for a Student Visa. Having a professional consultant, like Rao Consultants, is very important. It helps ensure that you have covered all your bases and are prepared for all possible contingencies. In some cases even if a student gets through a college, their visa may be rejected, having professional help in such situations can be invaluable. There are essentially two stages of applications for this process, one is to apply for the college and one is for the Student Visa. The Student Visa application needs a number of documents to be furnished by the student in question. Documents like your acceptance letter from the college you applied to, your English proficiency examination results, as well as other recommendation letters should be gathered before submitting the application for the Student Visa.

An individual who is a resident of a country or possessing a legal non-immigrant status can apply for a dependent visa for their nearest family members. The demarcation of which family members can be given a dependent visa is often changeable from country to country and it is important to have a professional consultant to help you through the process. Children, adopted children, parents, spouses are some direct relations who are eligible for a Dependent Visa. This visa requires a very particular set of documents that need to be submitted along with the application forms that need to be filled. The information needs to be filled with great care to avoid any possible slip-ups. The rules for this visa change from country to country and have a different set of requirements as well. These rules and norms also change depending upon various global conditions, local requirements, the job market, etc. Due to the changeability of these factors it is almost impossible for a lay individual to know enough about this process to make it through unscathed. This is exactly why one needs to hire the services of professional consultants like Rao consultants to help make your process easier. Some countries, like Australia, allow your partner who you are not married to, to get a dependent visa provided you can prove that you have lived together for 12 months. Married couples, however, simply need to produce a marriage certificate. There are some countries that allow Dependent Visa holders to work for a few hours every week. Student Visa holders can also nominate their spouse or child for a Dependent Visa. This however, requires an undertaking from the sponsor that the person being issued the Dependent Visa will return back to the country of their origin.

This form of Non-Immigration Visa is the best gateway for businessmen and investors to take their businesses abroad and spread their scope to foreign shores. There are different norms in each country for granting this particular format of visa. The business person needs to disclose the amount of time they are intending to spend in the country and this needs to be adhered to strictly. There are, however, fair chances of your application of an extension to be accepted. Startups, or high potential ventures often need to spread the word of their business and innovative ideas around the world in order get the maximum possible traction. This is exactly why entrepreneurs and investors require a visa specific to their requirements. If you are looking to set up a business abroad, if you are looking to invest in a business abroad, in both these cases you need an investor visa. The applicant also needs to submit a very particular set of documents and have a number of pertinent permissions. The interview is the final stage of obtaining this type of Non-Immigrant Visa. Different countries grant permissions for different durations under this visa. New Zealand, for example, offers the Entrepreneur Visa for six months to two years. The holder can later apply for residency under the entrepreneur residence category.

If an individual wants to work in a particular country he or she will require to obtain a Work Permit Visa from that country. Having said that, to obtain the said Work Permit, the individual must show that there is a job waiting for him in the specific destination country. The employer must also vouch for this individual as well. The process for applying for a Work Permit Visa is complicated and changes from country to country and has a strict deadline attached to it. Every country in the world wants to attract talented individuals to their land and work there. Countries like Australia, Canada, UK and the USA are no exception, however, they have specific rules about work permits. These rules help them encourage specific industries like IT, core engineering, health care, science etc. that they feel need a boost thanks to talented immigrants. These visas are usually temporary and require regular renewal, or in the very least, till your contract with the company expires. The reapplication process of these visas can be difficult considering that the individual might be busy with work to take care of it. In this kind of a situation it is important to have a qualified professional, like Rao Consultants, to help you through the process. This can help you avoid last minute rushed applications, rejections, and many other pointless issues.

Even after receiving the visa there still remain a number of other aspects of the process that need to be taken care of before you can proceed with your immigration. Let’s face it, the process of moving to a new country is tough, even when you have managed to get your immigration process concluded. We make it a priority here, at Rao Consultants, to ensure that this transition is smooth for you. The client should face no hassles in terms of all the many ancillary tasks that still remain even after the immigration process is done. We have lined up a variety of post-visa services for our clients for even after they reach their desired destination.

One of the big hassles of booking last minute air tickets is that most times one cannot find cheap flights. Other times, especially if it is festival season, finding a ticket itself becomes a tough task. We, at Rao Consultants, try and work out options for the most cost-effective deal to book your air tickets. We make sure that you are all set for your flights with a secure and relatively inexpensive booking by picking up early discounts and deals. We understand that you will be needing a lot of luggage if you are moving to another country and we also provide you the maximum baggage allowed to help you travel with all that you need.

We can help you with all your foreign currency transactions through Rao Forex. Finding the right trustworthy foreign currency exchanger can be a tough task if you don’t know anyone personally. We help you convert your currency to that of the country you are heading to with absolute ease. This makes sure that you have some cash on hand to pay your fees and do other transactions smoothly and simply. It is also essential that you keep your bank account credited with a specific sum of the required currency. We follow a standardized system of foreign exchange in an effort to make all your monetary dealings easy. Our priority is simple, we want to make every step of the immigration process simple for our clients. Having Rao Consultants convert your currency makes the receiving of money absolutely problem free. We make your convenience our top priority.

The jitteriest individuals about you flying to another country will be your family members. We, at rao consultants, understand this and aim to make your immigration procedure go about in a secure manner and try and ease the anxiety of your family members. We are well-connected with registered insurance officials, agents who provide authentic insurance options. Facing medical issues abroad can be very expensive, treatments and health related services are always on the higher cost bracket. In such cases it becomes crucial for the individual to have the necessary insurance. There are also insurance schemes to ensure that you are covered for baggage loss. The key here is to find the right kind of policy and we help our clients find exactly that.

Universities and colleges usually provide on-campus accommodation, but it may sometimes be difficult to arrange. At Rao Consultants, we make arrangements for your stay. Off-campus accommodations are available at good rates in most countries. Finding them before you reach the destination country, however, may be difficult. Which is why we have made associations with various accommodation providers who can help you select a place to stay. They are available with breakfast options or you could opt for a self-catering options. We keep a tab on these resources from India in order to make sure that you are only getting the best possible services.

This examination is designed so as to assess the English language skills of the candidates who need to study or work in countries where English is the primary language for communication. This examination is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. This examination makes it a point to conform to all the highest international standards of the English language assessment. There are a total of four language skills that are assessed in this examination – reading, writing, speaking and listening. This examination is recognized by universities and employers in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and USA. These test results are recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. There are two essential modules for IELTS – Academic General

This test is one of the most respected and widely accepted English proficiency testing systems in the world. Over 10,000 universities, colleges, and institutions in over 130 countries accept the results of this examination. The TOEFL iBT (internet based test) has rapidly replaced the TOEFL CBT and PBT (computer based tests and paper based tests). This test is designed to check your English proficiency at the university level. It tests how you combine reading, writing, listening and speaking to perform academic tasks. The test is administered by Educational Testing Service, a private non-profit organization. The scores of this exam are accepted by universities, for immigration purposes as well as for the purpose of working abroad.

The GRE is a standardized multi-choice, multi-staged test that tests the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills of a student. This test is taken by students who are hoping to study abroad for their masters or PhD degrees. The exam is designed in order to calculate the student’s intellectual and logical abilities. This is a computer based test that will adapt according to the answers the student gives. Those taking the test are allowed to skip questions and also have the freedom to change their answers. The examination is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is accepted by universities, colleges and education institutions around the world. The test is a comprehensive testing system to check a student’s critical and analytical skills involving numbers and language.

This is a test usually taken by students who are aspiring to pursue management or business studies abroad. This is a computer adaptive test that gauges a student’s analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal and reading skills in English. This examination, much unlike popular perception, does not assess business or intelligence skills. The exam is more about evaluating the problem solving and analytical abilities of an individual and does a comprehensive check of the person’s logical abilities, critical reasoning skills and data sufficiency. GRE and GMAT are two exams that every student aspiring for management studies wants to focus on. The scores of this exam are accepted around the world and a good score here can open a world of opportunities for students. This examination is conducted by GMAC, Graduate Management Admission Council, and is accepted by thousands of universities around the world.

The third most spoken language in the world, knowledge of the English language is a must for anyone aspiring to go abroad. This becomes doubly essential if one is planning to pursue education in a country where English is the primary language of communication. If one intends to appear for an English proficiency test in order to obtain their immigration papers or in order to study abroad, it is important that one scores well on the tests. Here are the modules which we cover under Intensive English: Basic grammar Conversation practice Public speaking Personal development Interview preparation Etiquettes and mannerisms Performance and role plays Presentation and writing skills