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Job Description: Visa Advisor
Job Title: Visa Advisor
Department: Study Abroad Operations
Location: GS Global Academy, Pune
Reports To: Assistant Branch Manager / Branch Manager
Job Summary
GS Global Academy is seeking a detail-oriented and student-focused Visa Advisor to guide students through the visa application process for international education. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of student visa requirements, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate with students, universities, and embassies to ensure smooth visa approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel students on student visa requirements and procedures for countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Dubai, and Europe.
- Review and verify visa documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assist students in preparing visa application forms and supporting documents.
- Guide students on financial documentation, visa SOPs, GTE/GS statements, affidavits, and sponsorship documents.
- Schedule and coordinate visa appointments, biometric appointments, and interview dates.
- Conduct mock visa interviews where applicable.
- Track visa applications and keep students informed about their application status.
- Coordinate with university admissions teams, embassy representatives, and visa processing agencies.
- Stay updated with changing immigration policies, visa regulations, and documentation requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of visa applications to meet university deadlines.
- Maintain accurate student records and update the CRM regularly.
- Support students with pre-departure documentation and compliance requirements.
- Handle student queries professionally through phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings.
- Prepare reports on visa submissions, approvals, refusals, and pending cases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in student visa processing or study abroad consultancy.
- Freshers with relevant internship experience and excellent communication skills may also apply.
- Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of international student visa procedures.
- Excellent documentation and verification skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple applications simultaneously.
- Customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
- Ability to work under deadlines during peak admission seasons.
Preferred Experience
- Experience handling visas for multiple destinations (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Europe).
- Knowledge of financial documentation and embassy compliance.
- Familiarity with university application processes is an added advantage.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Visa approval rate.
- Accuracy of documentation submitted.
- Timely visa submissions.
- Student satisfaction and feedback.
- CRM updates and documentation compliance.
- Turnaround time for visa file completion.
- Number of successful visa applications processed.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Professional development and training.
- Opportunity to work with leading international universities.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Career progression within GS Global Academy.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Office Location: GS Global Academy, Pune
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