Chapter 01
Study to settlement flow
UK Student visa → Graduate visa (2-3 years) → Skilled Worker visa (with UK employer) → ILR after 5 years of qualifying residence.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇬🇧 UK Student Visa
Study at UK universities with 2-year Graduate visa outcome
The UK Student visa is the primary route for international students at UK universities and colleges. Post-study, the Graduate visa grants 2 years (undergraduate/master's) or 3 years (PhD) of open work rights.
4.9 ★ on Google & JustDial · 12,000+ families since 2016
Timeline
3-6 weeks; priority available.
Investment
Professional fees ₹40,000-60,000…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Student?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor
- Sufficient funds — tuition + £1,334/month London (£1,023 outside) for 9 months
- English Level B2 for degree, B1 for below degree
- TB certificate
Total timeline
3-6 weeks; priority available.
Investment
Professional fees ₹40,000-60,000. Government fees: £490 application + £776/year IHS.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
The process
How we file your Student
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 5
University shortlisting
Course + city + post-study outcome mapping.
- 02
Step 2 of 5
UCAS or direct application
Application, offer, deposit and CAS issuance.
- 03
Step 3 of 5
Financial evidence
28-day held-funds evidence, sponsor letters if applicable.
- 04
Step 4 of 5
Student visa filing
Online application, IHS, VFS appointment, biometrics.
- 05
Step 5 of 5
Grant & pre-departure
Vignette, travel, register on arrival.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
19 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- CAS
- IELTS UKVI Academic
- Maintenance funds — 28-day bank statement
- Sponsor letter
- TB certificate
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Mark Consultant filed our Student end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in United Kingdom exactly when they said we would.
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FAQs
UK Student Visa — Common questions
Can I work while on a Student visa?
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Yes — up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during vacations for degree-level students.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
Book a free assessment
File your Student with Pune's best immigration consultants
Honest eligibility read within 24 hours. Written scope, written fees, and a single accountable case manager from day one to landing.
Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
Free visa assessment
Get a free eligibility check for your visa
Share a few details — a licensed advisor will call you within 24 hours with an honest read on your profile.
- ✓ Response within 24 hours by a licensed advisor
- ✓ Written scope and fixed fee — no hidden charges
- ✓ 9+ years, 12,000+ successful cases across India