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To qualify for a study visa, you must have exceptional grades.

In addition to grades, visa officers take other things into account, such as financial security and plans to return.

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People with study visas can work full-time.

Restrictions usually apply to the number of hours that international students can work.

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After receiving a study visa, your right to remain in the nation after graduation is assured.

A student visa is intended for the term of your studies; post-graduation residency is not guaranteed by it.

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Only those who can afford it can go overseas to study.

There are many scholarships, grants, and loans available to help pay for international education.

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If your application for a study visa is denied once, it cannot be approved again.

If your application is denied, you can reapply after making improvements.

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With a study visa, you can stay for as long as you like.

Study visas have expiration dates that often correspond to the length of your course.