Student Visa question (apply thru uni or direct from the embassy?)

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  1. #1

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    Student Visa question (apply thru uni or direct from the embassy?)

    Hi,

    Is it faster to get a student visa if one applies for the visa through the university (City University in my case) or is it faster to apply for a student visa from your home country(Pakistan in my case)?


    Thanks!


  2. #2

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    You need the sponsorship letter from the university first anyway. In my experience, this is what takes time - processing at ImmD is, if different, probably faster than in the consulate.