Frequently Asked Questions

It varies by destination and visa category. Generally, you need enough to cover your trip plus a buffer that demonstrates ties to your home country. Our assessment tool gives you a personalised target.

Large lump sums deposited shortly before applying with no corresponding income history. Visa officers are trained to spot them, and they frequently trigger refusal. Show genuine, consistent income over 6+ months instead.

It varies by destination and visa category. Generally, you need enough to cover your trip plus a buffer that demonstrates ties to your home country. Our assessment tool gives you a personalized target.

Most applications accept scanned copies uploaded online. Some consulates require originals at the appointment. We tell you exactly which documents need originals for your specific destination.

No older than 30 days for most destinations. Schengen and UK accept up to 6 months of statements covering the full period. Canada accepts up to 4 months.

Schengen requires it (minimum €30,000 coverage). UK, USA, Canada, and Australia strongly recommend it but do not always require it for short stays. We include insurance guidance in every package.

Yes — each destination has its own visa regime. Schengen, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia each require separate applications. We handle all five.

Yes — each destination has its own visa regime. Schengen, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia each require separate applications. We handle all five.

Yes. Our Case Rescue service is designed specifically for applicants with prior refusals. We review the refusal letter, identify weaknesses, and restructure your application.

Yes. Our Case Rescue service is designed specifically for applicants with prior refusals. We review the refusal letter, identify the specific findings, and rebuild the application to address each one.

From document collection to submission: typically 2–4 weeks. Government processing after submission ranges from 15 days (Schengen) to 6 months (Canada PR).

No. No one can — and any agency that promises a visa approval is misleading you. What we guarantee is that your application is prepared to the highest possible standard.

All nationalities. We have particular experience with applicants from Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Assessment-only is $40. Launchpad (documents, forms, appointments) is $350. Case Rescue (for prior refusals) starts at $750. Full Agency (end-to-end) is $1,000. Government fees are separate and paid at cost.

Assessment fees are non-refundable. Agency service fees are refundable on a pro-rata basis if we have not yet submitted your application.

No. Government fees are paid directly to the embassy or consulate and vary by destination. We tell you the exact amount at the start so there are no surprises.

For Full Agency and Case Rescue, yes. Contact us after your assessment to discuss a split payment arrangement.

Assessment fees are non-refundable. Agency service fees are refundable on a pro-rata basis if we have not yet submitted your application.

Stripe (global) and Paystack (Africa and Middle East). Both accept major credit and debit cards.

You need legal residence in that country (residence permit, work visa, etc.). You must apply at the consulate with jurisdiction over your place of residence.

The consulate of your main destination — the country where you will spend the most nights. If nights are equal, the country of first entry.

US visas require an interview for most applicants aged 14–79. UK, Schengen, Canada, and Australia do not usually require interviews for visitor visas, but may for other categories.

From document collection to submission: typically 2–4 weeks. Government processing after submission ranges from 15 days (Schengen) to 6 months (Canada PR).

Schengen: no earlier than 6 months before travel, no later than 15 days. UK: up to 3 months before. USA: as early as possible — interview wait times vary widely. Canada: as early as possible.

You track every status change in your client portal. We notify you by email when the embassy updates your case, and our attorneys are available for questions throughout.

Section 214(b) is the most common US visa refusal ground. It means the officer was not convinced you would return to your home country. Overcoming it requires building stronger documentary evidence of ties — employment, property, family, and finances.

For most visitor and student refusals, yes — through Administrative Review. You have 28 days from the refusal date. For family and settlement refusals, a full appeal to the First-tier Tribunal is available.

There is no limit, but each refusal makes the next one harder. A second refusal on the same grounds as the first seriously damages your credibility. We recommend Case Rescue before any reapplication.

Not directly — countries do not share visa databases in most cases. But if you are asked about previous refusals on an application form, you must declare them. Concealing a refusal is far worse than declaring it.

Some refusal letters use boilerplate language. In that case, you can request the officer's notes through a Subject Access Request (UK, EU) or Freedom of Information (US). We handle this for Case Rescue clients.

Nurses and healthcare professionals (UK, Canada, Australia), farm workers (UK seasonal, Canada LMIA), heavy equipment operators (Australia, Canada). We do not list roles that cannot be legally sponsored — for example, truck drivers are currently ineligible for UK Skilled Worker sponsorship.

In the UK, verify the employer on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. In Canada, verify the LMIA number with ESDC. In Australia, verify the employer's sponsorship status with the Department of Home Affairs. Never pay a "job offer fee" — legitimate employers do not charge for sponsorship.

Chevening, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright, DAAD, MEXT, Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, Commonwealth. We assess your profile against each and recommend the ones with the highest likelihood of success.

No. Scholarship applications are included with our Full Agency package. Standalone scholarship support is available at a flat fee, discussed after your free assessment.