Student Visa to Immigrate Abroad?

CAUTIONARY NOTE

Some people who have a desire to go abroad are mislead into believing that a student visa can be used to enter a foreign country.

Things have now changed and those breaking the law can and do end up in jail. Don't fall victim to schemes that are illegal to land illegally in a country. If you have no desire to study abroad then do not seek a student visa.

To settle abroad an immigrant visa is required. Please do not be mislead.

When seeking immigration advice seek out reputable, professional advisors who will guide you correctly.  

If you are reading this page then the chances are that perhaps you are looking for some kind of immigration consultant.

All I can say is check around and select someone who does not make promises that would be hard to keep. A good consultant will actually give you a free assessment to see if you even qualify for an immigrant visa.

Selecting an Immigration Consultant

Hiring the right kind of immigration consultant can help applicants but caution needs to be exercised when selecting an immigration consultant.

Internet availability and the easy access to credit cards makes it now possible to consult with consultants worldwide.

If you need current immigration information for instance for Canada, then it is quite easy to consult a qualified Canadian consultant.

Most consultants and lawyers accept credit card payments. As the saying goes, "Geography is now history" distances today do not matter.

Here are some advertisements that were published in one of India's leading newspaper, The Times of India on May 4, 2007.

It is not the intention of this website to comment on any advertisement placed in newspapers. Readers need to do their own research before selecting a particular consultant. Whether some of these advertisements are misleading it is for the readers to decide for themselves.

Sample advertisements shown here are only for informational purposes.

READ THE FINE PRINT AND TRY AND UNDERSTAND WHAT SOME OF THESE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE OFFERING? CAN THEY REALLY DELIVER ON WHAT THEY ARE PROMISING IN THEIR AD'S?

While many advertisers offer good professional immigration consultancy services, there are always the odd ones that are only trying to make a fast buck.

Before spending your money do check and confirm credentials of consultants.

While I am not in a position to verify the claims of advertisers as I am not an immigration professional.

I found it rather strange that one of the advertisements in the Times of India May 4, 2007 issue, for Canada Migration mentions 'Passport & Citizenship in 2yrs' 

I acquired Canadian citizenship in 1977 and at that time one had to wait five years. Subsequently this period was changed to three years.

Unless laws  have changed and I am not aware of such changes. I think that even now three years residence is still a requirement for Canadian citizenship. To confirm this I visited the Canadian Citizenship Website and found that the time frame is still three years.

This article is to point out the need to exercise caution and use common sense when looking for immigration consultants. Be very careful to think things over before paying money out as deposits.

There are some good consultants out there who will genuinely help prospective immigrants but you need to find them with proper research.

Keep in mind with a little bit of research you can find a lot of information free from the consulates of the countries you wish to immigrate to.