Visa Experience for Australia

Introduction

• Welcome to the channel
• Sharing a personal experience regarding visa application for Australia
• Discussion on applying for visas and dealing with consultancies

Application Process

• Brother also applied for an Australian visa, but it was cancelled
• Initially applied through IDP (International Development Program)
• Planned for 5-6 months, including booking tickets

Visa Cancellation

• Despite following procedures, the visa was cancelled
• Experienced demotivation after cancellation
• IELTS score was 6 bands overall, but reading was 5.5
  • Could not apply due to low reading score
• Opted for PTE (Pearson Test of English) which scored equivalent to 6.5 in IELTS

Financial Aspects

• Family invested a significant amount (12-14 lakhs) for the process
• Medical test cost around 6-7 thousand
• Consultancy assured that money would not be required until arrival in Australia

Issues with Consultancy

• Difficulty in communication after payment was made
• Stopped responding to calls and queries
• Visa application was filled incorrectly, leading to refusal
• Points of refusal included:
  • Mismatch of qualifications and work experience
  • Lack of proof in the hotel management field

Importance of Accurate Documentation

• SOP (Statement of Purpose) must be accurate and relevant
• Need for proper certificates matching the desired field of study
• Suggested getting certificates from credible sources to match experience

Financial Documentation Challenges

• Issues with proving financial capabilities to the college
• Suggested taking loans for showing financial stability, as less verification is done
• Family had to show substantial funds, leading to inquiries from the college
• Required financial documents included:
  • Income Tax Returns (ITR)
  • Family member's ID proofs
  • F.A. David (Financial Affidavit) for financial support

Reflection on the Journey

• Misleading promises from consultancy leading to frustration
• The feeling of being misinformed throughout the process
• Emphasized the need for knowledge about the visa process before applying
• Expressed disappointment in not being able to achieve dreams and ambitions

Conclusion

• Advice for others considering going abroad:
  • Proper research and understanding of the process is crucial
  • Be cautious with consultancies
• Current situation: Working a job with a lower salary than expected
  • Reflects on personal disappointment and unfulfilled dreams

Future Plans

• Plans to create a video detailing required documents for visa applications
• Encouragement for viewers to like, share, and subscribe
• Reminder that pursuing opportunities abroad is not always straightforward
  • Importance of staying informed and prepared.