Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship 2020 – Canada PR, Make Your Family Complete!

Posted on January 20, 2020October 31, 2025 by admin

Parents and Grandparents are a compass that guides us to navigate properly in our life to achieve the proper destination. So, once our life is shaped there will be a time when we do something to reciprocate what our parents have done for us, to have a happy life. The Canadian government also understands this so they have a program called PGP (Parent and Grandparents program), in which you can sponsor your parents, grandparents or dependents if you’re financially sound. PGP accounts for at least 6 percent of all newcomers.

Being financially sound means you’re capable of managing their basic health needs, household supplies or personal demands and do not need to apply for any social assistance from the government. The obligations as a sponsor take place right from the day, they become a permanent resident in Canada.

Under the government of Canada’s multi-year immigration plan around 21,000 new permanent residents will be admitted through (Parents and Grandparents Program), PGP Canada, 2020 in between the period of 2019-2021. This may include applications submitted prior to 2020. The potential applications that have been applied earlier but didn’t get an invitation, will be considered again during assessment for ITA (Invitation to apply).

To be eligible to sponsor parents and grandparents-

There are certain parameters that allow individuals to express the interest to sponsor their parents or grandparents to come and stay in Canada-

An Individual of at least 18 years old.
A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a registered Indian, residing in Canada. Any person on the visitor’s visa/student’s visa strictly does not qualify for this.
Have viable financial support to sponsor family members for 20 years of duration.
In a condition to repay any social assistance benefits paid to the sponsored family (if) for the same period of 20 years.
An individual with any unlawful social assistance taken from the Canadian government, bankruptcy or legally bound not to act or involved in a legal matter is not allowed to sponsor anyone.
Taxes and Incomes on notice of assessment in the last 3 consecutive years are filed and are at least 30 % above the poverty line based on the number of people being sponsored.
If the sponsor resides in Quebec, an additional” undertaking “is required to get signed by the province of Quebec.

Who can be sponsored?

Parents or grandparents related by blood or adoption and their dependents. If you meet the income requirement to sponsor them.
An applicant who directly relates to a foreign national (sponsor). Age is not any limitation but needs to be admissible to Canada.

The Role of co-signer

Is to be a financial supporter to show the minimum level income required by the government.

To be noted, “You cannot be a sponsor for your In-laws or spouse’s parents or grandparent but can be a co-signer for their sponsorship application. “Also, any change in circumstances (e.g. marital breakdown, divorce or separation does not nullify the undertaking of being co-signer and remain obligated to fulfill the sponsorship demands”. In case of not meeting the income ends, after the sponsorship will result in default and would restrict of sponsoring their parents:

The co-signer must reach the same eligibility requirements as the sponsor;
Should have given consent to sign the undertaking and understands the consequences any change (if)

How to proceed for this?

If you find yourself eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents, you need to keep an eye on the updates of this Category.

As per the resources, soon by the April, the interest to sponsor form 2020 will start accepting applications on a first-come-first-serve basis. It is recommended to have a ready profile to express the interest to sponsor. Once, the review of submissions done, the potential candidates are then selected from the pool to Issue ITA (Invitation to apply) and given 60 days to complete the application procedure. If you missed it, there will not be another invitation.

Make sure you are not getting confused between interest to sponsor and submitting the applications as these are the first and last phases of the process respectively.

Statistics:

According to the recent stats, over 1, 00,000 people tried to access a request to sponsor form in January 2019, vying for just 21,000 PGP spots, gratifying everyone is something impossible or not a practical task that inevitably becomes a source of extensive dissatisfaction. But, that doesn’t mean a trial will be worthless. The potential applications are surely considered.

Do I have to maintain a minimum income until processing?

The minimum income level has to be maintained while the process is ongoing, it can be assessed anytime by the authorities, otherwise would be considered as default in the eyes of law. In any case, if the co-signer wants to withdraw his/her undertaking then this has to be done before the interest to sponsor is given.

Alternative to PGP, Canada

The super visa is another way out to Canada resident’s parents and grandparents to move to Canada. While they will not access to health insurance or be eligible for employment, a super visa allows staying in Canada for 10 years, up to two years at a time. It is only available to someone who is either the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

No doubt, having parents or grandparents at home, away from home, is a blessing. Every immigrant feels to have them around and this category can make it happen. The foremost thing is to start piling up required documents to avoid any hinder while applying, as the website will re-open sponsorship form for a limited time and once it reaches the maximum, the link will get collapsed, as a consequence.

In order, to get more assistance on this, reach out to the best visa consultants in Ahmedabad. Find your eligibility to apply for parents and grandparents sponsorship program, 2020

Canada PR Update – SINP Added 200+ Occupations

Posted on December 14, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

Saskatchewan, “The land of living Skies” that truly provides something for everyone. The province is a combination of mid-western charm and country music or multicultural diversity. Whether you’re a program analyst or an event manager, this place has a plan for you with ample job opportunities. Whether you are looking for a fast-growing life in the city or a more rustic rural experience. Saskatchewan has it all.

The government is following a vision of extending the provincial population to 1.2 million by 2020. The plan is to grow an economy that builds on the strength of its people, resources, and innovation to cement Saskatchewan’s place as a high economically performing province.

Facts that make Saskatchewan, worth a place to live and grow-

It is often referred to as Canada’s breadbasket as it produces 28% of grain and over 54% of the wheat which contributes to the total GDP.
The sunniest province with an average of 2000-2500 hours of sunshine annually.
The prime exporter of agriculture and products (Potash) internationally.
The unemployment rate is less than 5 %, which is the lowest in Canada.
The economy bases on its agricultural and natural minerals that somewhere unlocks multiple job verticals
The capital city, Regina has a population of over 2,57,337( As per,2018)
The largest city, Saskatoon has a population of just 3, 22, 568 (As per, 2018).
Country residents below the age of 20 are permitted to attend free of cost schooling throughout the end of secondary school.
Saskatchewan is culturally rich as it holds a wide range of origins such as German, Irish, Ukrainian, Scottish, English, French, and Chinese.

Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) can provide an expedited means to enter Canada. The government has updated its (OID) occupation-in- demand list, 2019 with an addition of 200+ occupations. That is extensive, but here are some of them-

Managers- Social and community services, Government, media and Productions,

Accounting Technicians, Financial auditors

Architectural technologists and technicians, photographers

Bakers

Computer programmers and Interactive media developers

Medical sonographers, physical Sciences, and General practioners, Pharmacists,

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers,and Milliners

Appliance services and Repairers, audio & video Technicians

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, Sport and fitness, Artist and Athletes

Glaziers, control operators, supervisors,

Teaching, Lawyer, Journalists, Librarians, Dancers, and Musicians

Saskatchewan immigration has significantly increased the number of targeted occupations that qualifies through its occupation- in- demand and express entry categories. In order to apply in SINP, you need a minimum score of 60 points out of 100.

Factors determining your eligibility for SINP–

Selection Parameters	Maximum Points
Education and Training	Maximum 23 points
Skilled work Experience	Maximum 15 points
Language ability	Maximum 20 points
Age	Maximum 12 points
High skilled employee offer from a Saskatchewan employer	Maximum 30 points
Close family relative in Saskatchewan	Maximum 20 points
Past work experience in Saskatchewan	Maximum 05 points
Past student experience in Saskatchewan	Maximum 05 points

There have been a total of 15 draws and 5,689 invitations issued to the candidates, since the updates on Saskatchewan dropped, in September 2019.

Recent statistics show that, on November 28, Saskatchewan held express entry and occupation in-demand to invites a total of 460 Skilled Worker.

Express Entry – 200 candidates
Occupation In-Demand – 260 candidates

Both the sub-categories require that candidates have a minimum one year of work experience in an eligible skilled occupation that is related to their fields of study, among other criteria.

Immigration Status:

Immigration is one of the most prominent elements of defining Saskatchewan’s culture and history. More than 13,000 applications have got confirmed immigration statuses from the last 4 consecutive years, which certainly indicates Saskatchewan has emerged as a popular preference to immigrate. Major relaxation is that the applicant’s basic language ability and a CLB 4 is also acceptable.

From the above info-graph, over 13,910 immigration have been received by Canada in 2018-19 which makes it a popular choice to immigrate with family.The minimum wages in Saskatchewan are 11.32% which is an increase from 11.06% in June 2019 which makes it affordable and helps in maintaining high standards of living.

Now, knowing more facts about immigrating to Saskatchewan, you must be wondering the means for you to move in there. As, the Canadian federal and provincial governments are continuously streamlining their programs to ensure that immigration is successful, both for new arrivals and for Canada itself.

If you already have a ready profile, then these are the broad categories to proceed further-

1) Saskatchewan Express Entry.

It is designed to expedite express immigration of skilled workers to Canada having recent work experience in high skilled occupations, qualifications, and desired IELTS Scores. A job offer is not mandatory,but of course, having one would qualify you to get extra points depending on your skill level. The express entry is a way to help people who have precise skills that are in high demand locally, and also for those who are looking to invest or begin a business in the province.

The successful applicants to this sub-category receive 600 Points under the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This effectively guarantees an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Resident in subsequent express entry draw.The system is identified to be efficient in processing times, with 80% of applications processed in 6 months or less.

2) Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

This allows the province to nominate candidates to be admitted to Canada by the federal government. The nominations can be made into three categories, depending on the profile Eligibility.

International Skilled Worker Category

This category is for potential immigrants who have education, language proficiency, skilled work experience or other abilities that make them well suited to live and work in Saskatchewan.

It’s one of the important immigration category as people applying in this are highly qualified and their contribution to the economy will make huge difference.

Saskatchewan Experience Category

This category is for those who currently make their living in Saskatchewan and desire to become a permanent resident of the province. If you have completed at least six months working in Saskatchewan, also have a family member staying in the province, or have done graduation from a post-secondary educational institution, this category may be the ideal for you.

Entrepreneur and Farm Category.

This is for the potential immigrants having capital, a business plan, experience and desire to operate a farm in the province of Saskatchewan. It has two sub-categories that are, entrepreneur’s sub-category and farm owners and operators sub-category.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in farm ownership, the management or practical farming and make a viable plan for a commercial farming opportunity with an attainable expectation of profits out of it.

Cost of living-

Saskatchewan has economical yet high living standards. Multiple usual expenses drain out your monthly budget, but is not true for Saskatchewan people. The individualistic expenditure is comparatively low that ensures high savings.

Just have a glance-

The residents enjoy a low cost of living, especially compared to the other parts of the country.
Housing costs are lower in Saskatchewan as compared to the major provinces in Canada, and becoming an owner of a home is affordable of most people.
Unlike other Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan does not charge premiums for the basic and needed health services.
Nevertheless, it has job opportunities and it cost less to get to and from work as the maximum commute time within major cities is about 20 minutes.
The provincial sales tax of 6%, the lowest in Canada.

In order to know better or find eligibility, it is suggested to reach out to the best visa consultants in Ahmadabad. Rao Consultants is the official representative and recruitment consultant for the Government of Saskatchewan with a tremendous record of Success for permanent residency through SINP.

Canada Calling Artists, Athletes & Self-Employed Professionals

Posted on November 12, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

Canada is the most immigration friendly country with endless opportunities to be the best in what you do. Today, apart from regular career options, people do pursue their interest and make a profession out of it. That’s what makes the difference. Self-employed persons program, is one way among many, to Apply For Canada PR.

This program aims at those who excel in their interest areas in their respective country of origin, now looking to migrate to Canada with their unique capabilities.

In order to get a Canadian visa, the requirements for self-employed individuals is prima facie relevant experience in athletics and artistic cultural activities. The applicants should furthermore be intended to significantly contribute in the cultural and athletic life of Canada.

One can find if the profile is eligible or not from the list of OID (occupations in demand) in Canada.

Under the Self- Employed Persons program, eligible occupations within the Canada’s artistic, cultural and athletic fields include:

Athletes & coaches, Sports & Fitness Persons, Program Leaders &Instructors	Painters, Sculptors &Visual Artists, Artisans and Crafts person
Musicians, Singers, & Dancers, Actors & Comedians	Theater, Fashion, Exhibit And other Creative Designers
Librarians, Authors & Writers, Editors, Journalists	Photographers,Producers, Directors, Choreographers &Related Occupations,
Film &Video Camera Operators, Graphic Designers &Illustrators	Audio/ Video/ Motion Pictures Broadcast Technicians
Other technical occupations related to Museums and Art Galleries,	Pattern Makers- textile, leather & Fur products,

If the current occupation matches with any of the above listed occupations, the next step is to check how the other factors of your profile can support your Canadian dream.

Considering the profile.The candidate must score minimum 35 points out of 100 to initiate the application for Canada PR.

Factors	Range	Points
Experience	2-5 years	Upto 35
Education	No criteria	25
Age	21-49	10
Ability in English/French	–	24
Adaptability	CLB -4,6,7	Upto 6
Total		100

Identifying the relevance of experience:

The relevant experience must consist of at least two years of experience either as a self-employed professional or in the form of participating at a world level in cultural activities or athletics as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Even a combination of these two could be considered.

Of course, having more experience than this would definitely add points to your application. In a field such as athletics, having been an athlete on an internationally competitive level also counts towards experience.

Academics or Education:

Education is not a barrier for self-employed artists and athletes. However, for good academics extra points will be added. Just the minimum work experience in their respective field is needed.

Age Factor:

Age is a factor to presume the longevity and wellness of an individual to perform to the best of their abilities. Ages between the 21 and 49 are the most desirable that qualify the applicant to get the maximum points allotment i.e., 10, for this factor.

Language proficiency Level:

Another aspect that plays a role in determining the applicant’s acceptability in Canada is the communication proficiency with respect to social and work situations. These are categorized into high, moderate or low.One can apply with minimum IELTS bands as well.

The Financial Aspect:

The financial strain will not prevail if you’re applying in this category. However, one must have sufficient funds for the process of Immigration including spouse or children (if applicable). This program allows the candidate to freely establish themselves with what they call their unique abilities.

Processing time:

Yes, the visa process in this category does take time. It might take up to 24 months. You may need to give your bio-metrics with your application.

Self Employed Persons program is a federal means of moving to Canada. The program does help both the individual and country of Canada in achieving their goals. It’s an ideal way for those who possess unique talents and skills to be a part of the immensely diverse culture and lifestyle.

Check Your Canada PR Eligibility Now

The UK Post Study Work Visa Extension – 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

The UK Government has recently announced the re-introduction of its “Graduation route” rule which used to be existing back in 2012. This Rule will allow international or overseas students to stay back in the UK & avail of the benefits of work visas after the study.

The Post study work visa will be applicable to all the international students starting their sessions from 2020-21 & also students become eligible after completing their respective courses in 2020-21 as well will be benefited by the rule introduced. Successful completion of the course at undergraduate (bachelor) or above level from a recognised institute is all needed.

Previously, graduates from Bachelor’s or master’s degrees were allowed to look for an opportunity a maximum of 4 months. A master’s in UK is fast-paced. It’s typically for 1 year. Now, by the introduction of this rule, the International students can get a time of 2 years to find a long term employment to sustain over.

In counting, it’s over 22,000 Indian students who pursue their Undergraduates & postgraduates in the UK considering multiple offerings along with a flexible lifestyle that everyone dreams to have. The Universities/Institutions in the UK accepts applications without IELTS too considering other ways to prove proficiency, or if one have studied in English throughout the academics.

The UK has numerous offerings–

The UK has undeniably a pool of world-class courses, Strong research Infrastructure & it provides a welcoming environment to all the student’s coming from all over the world. The degrees are globally recognized. Amongst other benefits, the UK’s Diverse Job sectors, numerous employment opportunities & internships are the greatest factors that make studying in the UK the Top option. The competition is fierce in the graduate Job Market & to make a mark in the crowd, participation in the internship or work Experience through a job is vital to secure a dream job. Just a pro-active & a keen eye on opportunities around yourself is the key to stand out.

Of Course, Who would not like to work in a country like the UK with the medium annual Salary of £35,058, in February 2019, by job search engine Adzuna

Although, the financial aspect is yet another concern for Indians to think about studying in the UK. It costs one anywhere in between 15-22 lakhs, Which is lesser than planning to study in other major destinations.

From the graphical representation, We are 2nd in the world in sending students to the UK, in the year 2019, the number of Indian Students opted for their education is 21,165 The UK has always been one of the top priorities for Students aspiring to study abroad particularly for MBA, Engineering, Creative Arts & Design.

No doubt, a bright future is something everyone desires for. Adding on, the employers can be more acceptable in terms to offer a position or valuable work to the International clients depending on their appreciative Skills without difficulties. Employment factors are a big concern to consider investing in studying abroad.

Studying in the UK means you’ll be at the doorway to the rest of Europe. With an incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage, a mix of vibrant cities and English countryside landscapes to discover, as well as over 458,490 international students to connect with, the UK makes a fantastic study abroad destination!

Statistics say, over 21,165 Indian students got tier-4 Study Visa in the year ending June 2019 which is a hike of 41% compared to the previous stats for 15000 who got a Study visa from the UK Government. There has been a high development in students getting Visa confirmations, breaking the hypothetic about acquiring it, is extremely difficult.

The rule of “Post Study visa UK re-open, 2019” has additional benefits. Coming from Higher Authorities, The British Deputy High commissioner to India. “The rule ensures exposure & doesn’t restrict you with the kind or level of employment being taken during the period”. If found one to stick over, further visa Interests can be processed accordingly.

“The highest rate of returns depends on where you invest”. Investing in your promising future is the same. The post-study visa UK, 2019 is worth exploring.

How Can An Indian Settle Abroad?

Posted on July 27, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

Having spent most of your life in India, it becomes very difficult for anyone to adopt the life and culture of a completely new country all at once. While this process does take time, it doesn’t have to be a painful one. Here’s a list of 7 tips on how you can effectively settle in a new country easily.

Be Accepting

The biggest different between our country and others around the world is the cultural backdrop. We are often so focussed on thinking about the more important things like finding a job, getting the money, finding a house, etc. and we lose track of things that you will have to deal with on a daily basis.

You will have to interact with the locals and accept their traditions and culture. Just as you would like a house guest to come and follow the rules of your house, it is important for you to follow the cultural and national norms of the new nation.

This will help you gel in seamlessly with the people there. You don’t want to unknowingly and unintentionally offend anyone when you go there. It is wise to read up a little about what kind of a cultural setting are you stepping into. It is also very important for you to keep an open mind in whatever you do.

Plan it all down

While you might be sitting with your family and making lofty plans about how you are going to go about your move and how you will settle down there, unless you write it all down in black and white it is a wasted exercise. It is very important that you make a step by step plan for your move.

Please understand that you are moving your entire life somewhere else and that is no mean feat. It is a herculean task which requires a lot of planning, effort and execution. So, make sure that you write everything down and follow it to the letter T.

Get involved in a community

You won’t really be doing anyone any favours by keeping to yourself. Step out of your homes and find out how you can get involved in the community. In foreign country people give a lot of importance to the notion of a community and how people can contribute towards it.

Whether it is taking part in the neighbourhood watch or participating in the society pot lucks, you have to take the initiative to become a part of these activities and build a circle of friends. It will not only help you make new friends, but will also give your family and your household a respect in the neighbourhood.

Travel

Just because you have moved in to a particular city doesn’t mean that you don’t travel up and about. You have gotten the chance to settle in a new country. Don’t miss out on all the wonderful touristy things that you can explore while you are there. Make a list of all the places that you’d like to travel to and see.

The more you visit these places, the more you will be filled with the wonder and joy that the new country has to offer. It will help you appreciate the opportunity that you have gotten in your life and you will certainly make the most of it.

Plan your logistics

Clearly, moving your life to a new country involves a lot of logistics in terms of all the things that you want taken from here to there. Make sure that you don’t spend on moving your furniture from here to there. You can buy it there as well. Focus on only taking essentials from here. You don’t want to end up paying too much on transportation because you can always look for thrifty finds in your new country.

The most important thing that you must do when you move out of your country is to accept the new one with open arms. Enjoy the whole process and accept each day as it comes. If you need any assistance regarding any information on rules and regulations, do not hesitate to speak to us about it. All the best!

How to manage Post Visa Services?

Posted on July 19, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

Once you have secured your visa, the real battle begins on how you will settle down in a foreign country. There are 4 major areas of concern here. They are:

Air Ticketing
Foreign Exchange
Accommodation
Health Insurances

Air Ticketing

The first step that you must undertake is to sort out your air tickets for whichever country you are planning to go to. As your consultants, we take utmost care in ensuring that we can provide you with the best service in terms of buying the air tickets at the right time from the right place.

Regardless of when your planned time of travel is, it makes most sense for you to book your tickets in advance. The sooner you book it; the better is the discount that you can get. When you speak to your counsellors here, just let us know that you want assistance with the ticketing and we will get back to you with the best deals.

Foreign Exchange

When you go to a different country, you will obviously require a certain amount of cash converted to their currency from yours. Please find out from your counsellors at Rao Consultants regarding how much cash you are allowed to carry to a country when you move there.

Please note that the rules and regulations are different for every country so you must have a clear understanding of what falls under the legal norms in which country. Also, make sure that you follow through with the ‘minimum cash required’ regulations.

Accommodation

The next big concern for you is accommodation. Please note that you can go about planning your stay in 4 different ways. They are:

College dormitory
Shared apartment
Independent Apartment
Hostel

The cheapest one, in most cases, is the college dormitory. This is because not only do you get your accommodation at government regulated prices, but you also don’t have to pay anything for transportation.

However, sometimes, Indian students find it better to share an apartment so that they can live comfortably in a budget. You can speak to our counsellors to guide you regarding how you can best find a good place to live.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance might seem like an investment that isn’t very important in the beginning, however, please note that it is of utmost importance. Health care without insurance can be very expensive in a foreign country.

This is why it is always advisable to find a good health plan from India and then go ahead and invest in it alone. Health covers can range from only covering medical expenses, to the expenses related to travel of family members in case of emergency.

Your counsellor can assist you with finding the right programs so that you can go through them and take a decision regarding which one’s the best for you.

Why do you need a counsellor to assist you?

At Rao Consultants, we’ve been working with helping clients to settle study and travel abroad since the last 17 years. This experience has allowed us to understand all the various dimensions of starting a life overseas. Our counsellors are invested in the well-being and comfort of our clients.

We first understand the budget and the requirements of the customer and then outline a definite set of options for you. Based on the country where you are travelling, your expectations from the country and the kind of budget that you have, we draw out a list of options from which you can choose.

At any point, if you aren’t comfortable with the choices in front of you, you can always choose to ask us to look out for more options.

How Can Indian Students Save Money While Studying Abroad?

Posted on July 16, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

If you are an Indian student planning to study abroad, your first concern would be to make sure that you get your Student visa. However, if you have found us, rest assured, that should not be a problem. If you have all your paperwork in order and are eligible, we will make sure that you get your student visa in no time. However, the bigger challenge is to make sure that you can survive there on a budget.

Once you go there and step out to buy just about anything, you will start converting your currency to their only to realise how expensive everything is. This is why we have put together a list of all the things that you can do to save money comfortably.

Apply for a Scholarship

If you are a good student, then make sure that you don’t forget to apply for a scholarship. Most universities around the world offer scholarships and have different criteria to make them available. Speak to your counsellor at Rao Consultants to ensure that you are well informed about all the scholarship programs and how you can apply for them.

There are also many third parties (apart from the university) who make student scholarships available. You can try to reach out to them with your documents to be able to take any opportunity that can help you avail a discount on the fees.

Shared Apartment

Accommodation is something that happens to be one of the most expensive things for a student studying overseas. This is why before you actually go and join your university, you should look out for the different options available for you in terms of shared accommodation.

You can consult with any of our counsellors allotted to you so that they can check out any and all options available for you. Sometimes, living in the college dorm is the cheapest option because you can save money on transportation to the college as well.

Seek out students discounts

Considering the fact that you are a student, it should be easy for you to avail a student discount on many things there like movies, dining etc. All you need to do is provide your student ID and ask for a discount. You will find that you can end up saving a lot of money this way.

Student discount on Health care

When you leave India to study in a different country you will have to provide proof of health insurance. However, in case you find a cheaper alternative that offers more or less similar coverage out there, you can definitely go for it. Many institutes offer student discount on health care as well. So, don’t forget to enquire about it. Remember to seek assistance from our counsellors for the same. They can guide you in the right direction for this.

Start a bank account

When in a different country, it is useful to open a bank account in any of their local banks. This will help you keep your money safely and prevent you from bearing any additional conversion costs that might be levied when converted from Indian Banks. Many banks abroad offer zero balance accounts for students. You can speak to your friends at the college or seek assistance from a professor or neighbour once there.

Get a job

Most countries allow students to work for at least 20 hours per week. This means that you can take up a part time job to ensure that you can get a stable weekly income for yourself. This income will help you sustain yourself and make it absolutely easy for you to go about your day to day life without any worries.

Make sure that you get your earning from this job deposited in your local bank account so that your money is always safe and protected and you can use it whenever you like without having to worry about carrying it.

On the whole, it is important that you are very thrifty when you stay there. The initial few months will be a little difficult no matter how hard you try, however, don’t lose hope. Once you catch the rhythm of the lifestyle there and have a comfortable knowledge of what your monthly expenditure looks like, you will be able to save money without any problems.

Remember that how you live your life is entirely in your hands. Since you are going there to study so that you can bring about some major lifestyle changes, make sure that you absorb as much as you can from the new land and study hard. All the best!

4 Tips for Indian Students aiming to Study Abroad

Posted on July 12, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

When you think of words like ‘Study Abroad’, or ‘IELTS Coaching’, we often only focus on making sure that we get the admission and our visa. However, when it comes to surviving abroad as an Indian Student there are a host of challenges that you might have to face and therefore, it is best to be prepared about it right from the beginning.

Here is a list of some of the top tips for Indian Students who aim to study abroad. This list has been curated with inputs of students that we have helped study abroad over the last 17 years. Check it out.

Know the country

One of the biggest mistakes that most students make is to ignore the details of the country that they are going to. It is known that there are a lot of Hollywood movies that have a lot of details about the generic things of a country, however, please don’t rely on Hollywood to show you exactly what goes on there.

You have to make sure that you know full well about all the cultural inferences, the different kinds of rules and regulations, government norms and things that are regarded as socially acceptable and those that aren’t. You don’t want to go there and antagonise the nice people of a country that has welcomed you to study there.

Pack Right

When you leave to study to a foreign country, chances are that you will not come back to India for a very long time. This is why it is of utmost importance that you pack your bags very VERY carefully. Apart from all the necessities, make sure that if you are a vegetarian, you MUST pack some ready to eat Indian vegetarian food so that you don’t find it absolutely impossible to survive there.

While you will certainly find the kind of food that you like, it will be a lot easier for you to have a little kitty ready to help you sustain till the time you find a more permanent arrangement of eating. Every country has a different kind of a diet and therefore, it is important that you read up a little about it before you go so that you are prepared.

Post Landing

Once you are there, you will have to report to the ministry of Internal Affairs within 24 to 48 hours of landing. Make sure that you have found out everything about what you are obliged to do there legally once you are there. This will help you stay out of any kind of legal hassle. You must also reach out to the local embassy and find out who you can call in case you in any kind of distress or need assistance of any kind.

You will already have made certain accommodation arrangements for your foreign education stint. Once you land, you can also speak to other local Indian students there to find out if there is any other more affordable and viable option for you.

Open a bank account

Since you are staying in a different country, it is advisable for you to open a bank account there as well. This will help you manage your money effectively and also ensure that your money is safe. In a new country, it is easy to lose out on money because you don’t know how to protect it. Leaving it in the bank is the best possible way to ensure that you don’t lose any. It will also help you pay your local bills and receive money in case you have taken up any part time job there.

These are some of the most important things that you should be careful of once you get your student visa. The rest is all relatively easy. Speak to one of our counselor at Rao Consultants for more details or contact us at 079 67 444 444.

Why Study in New Zealand?

Posted on July 8, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

New Zealand, just as the name suggests, is a new land of promises and opportunities. There are hundreds of reasons why one should go to study in New Zealand, but for a good student who really wants to improve their future lifestyle, only one solid reason is good enough.

Without any further ado, let us take a look at what are the different advantages of studying in New Zealand.

Overall Exposure

When you move to a different country for a degree, it is not just for the quality of education that you take that step. You essentially want to soak in everything that a new culture and a new place can offer to you.

New Zealand is a country that can expose you to infinite beauty. The university campuses are just as beautiful as the overall scenery of the place. As a country, New Zealand has very low population which makes more resources available to every individual.

It is a place that will allow you to evolve holistically in order to be able to appreciate the finer things in life. Not only will you be able to study with some of the top tutors in the world, but you will also be able to uplift your overall state of living.

Diversity of courses offered

New Zealand is a big country with multiple universities and colleges that offer different kinds of courses. Regardless of what kind of a discipline you want to pursue, you will always find an option here. However, in order to be able to find out exactly which college is perfect for you, you can speak to us and we will assist you based on your budget, aptitude and overall goals at the end of the course.

In case you do not wish to go there for a full-fledged degree, you can always choose some of their short term courses or diplomas. This will help you get a taste of exactly how education is imparted there and then you can decide if you would like to continue with another course or try some other country or simply find a job and move on.

Excellent quality of educational institutes

The education board of New Zealand is extremely strict. Therefore, any and all colleges that have already gotten the go ahead from their regulatory bodies is expected to be extremely high quality institutes offering nothing but stellar education to its students.

All universities are also subjected to a central audit system which is conducted by New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC) on a regular basis. This ensures that at all times; the quality of education that is being imparted is of top quality.

Abundant Professional Opportunities

Like we said right at the beginning of this blog, New Zealand is the new land of promises and opportunities. It is a place that brings so many work options for all its students that there is practically no one jobless.

Essentially the population of New Zealand is very low. They are always on the lookout for good resources and human capital. If you are a good student and are adept at sweeping up all the opportunities that come your way, chances are that you’ll have a job even before you finish your education.

How can we help you?

Finding the right college can be a cumbersome task. That is where we come into picture. We have over 16 years of professional experience in helping students go abroad and find the right courses that shape their future.

We take pride in saying that the New Zealand Immigration has officially recognized us as having 92% Student Visa Success Ratio. This is why we are the best channel for you to make your foreign education dream successful.

IF you are at all confused about where you should start or how you can approach the entire premise of seeking education in New Zealand, just speak to us once. Our expert counsellors will first speak to you about your requirements, your budget and your expectations from the tenure of your foreign education and then customise a solution for you.

We handle everything from application for Visa, to training you for IELTS and then once you get your desired bands in the IELTS exam and get your Visa, we also assist you in post visa services like finding accommodation, booking tickets and so on and so forth.

Our objective is to make sure that right from the time that you step into our premises, everything that you need to go abroad is completely taken care of!

Why Study in Australia?

Posted on July 4, 2019October 31, 2025 by admin

Apart from the obvious reasons of getting a better degree and a much looked up to standard of living, there are many reasons so as to why you must select Australia as a country of your choice to study abroad.

Yes, there are hoppity Kangaroos and adorable Koalas there, but there are a host of other reasons that are compelling many Indians to study there. Let’s take a look at the top reasons why one must study in Australia.

Worldwide Recognition

The first thing that you want in a degree or an educational certificate of any kind is to have global recognition. What we mean is that there is no point for you to go study in a country that offers you a degree that reduced to a mere piece of paper once you leave it.

This is why; people look at accreditation and certifications when they seek universities. Australia has many good colleges and universities that offer high-end education and provide a degree that will help you find a job or start a business anywhere in the world.

Affordability

Let’s face it. Seeking education abroad for an Indian is an expensive affair. No matter where you go in the world, you will find it to be more expensive than studying here in India. But, Australia happens to be a nation which offers education at good universities at a very affordable rate when compared to other countries.

Although the standard of living in Australia is considered to be one of the best in the world, its cost of living and educational fees are much lower in contrast to countries like the United States of America or even the United Kingdom.

Work while you study

In order to ensure that students who have come from abroad can pull their weight by themselves in Australia, the government allows students from other countries to work for up to 20 hours per week. The salary that they get is pretty high and therefore helps them sustain a good life.

Getting this work exposure at the right time even allows students to build pathways to finding a permanent job after their education is over. This can help in getting a work visa which may even eventually translate into a permanent residency permit.

Diverse Exposure

Australia is one of the fastest growing countries in terms of technology and human capital. Owing to the low population, the Australian government is very inviting of good resources from other countries. This is why any student who enrolls in a good university in Australia can find diverse exposure in terms of faculties from all over the world.

Campus placements and job hunts too become a lot easier because if you are a good student, your resume is made available to companies spread across the globe. Getting to know students from different parts of the world, taking in knowledge from faculties from everywhere and being able to access study material from around the globe all helps in preparing the student for a much better future.

Options Galore

There are so many different colleges and universities in Australia that each one is prepared to offer multiple different kinds of degrees and diplomas in different disciplines right here. So, regardless of what you want to do, you will always find an academic option for yourself here.

All you need to do is speak to us and we will help you identify which course suits your budget, your aptitude and your ultimate objective in life. We can also assist you in speaking to the direct university representatives for further clarity.

Courses and Jobs in English

For Indian students, one of the biggest challenges of studying in a foreign country could be the language barrier. Most countries in Europe offer good courses, however, they are offered only in their language. For you to be able to first learn a foreign language, then to study and excel in it becomes extremely challenging.

When it comes to education in Australia, everything is in English. Since it is the third most popular English speaking country in the world, you don’t have to worry about striving to learn any other language. If you have decent skills in English, you will do just fine.

Speak to us

On the whole, Australia is one of the best choices for you, when it comes to overseas education. We have been in the business of foreign education for the last 17 years and are the biggest foreign education consultancy in Ahmedabad. If you need any assistance with respect to choosing a university or a course, our expert consultants can help you with it instantly!