The order of operations
- 1
Unconditional offer
Meet every condition (final transcript, English score) and accept your place, usually with a deposit.
- 2
Immigration document
The university issues the document your visa depends on: I-20 (USA), CAS (UK), CoE (Australia), Letter of Acceptance (Canada), Admission letter + blocked account (Germany).
- 3
Financial proof
Show tuition plus living costs for the first year, in a form the embassy accepts.
- 4
Pay the fees
Visa fee, and country-specific charges such as the SEVIS fee (USA) or the Immigration Health Surcharge (UK).
- 5
Application and biometrics
Submit the online form, then attend a visa application centre in Dhaka for biometrics.
- 6
Interview (where required)
The USA always interviews; most others do not. Prepare to explain your course, funding and plans after graduation.
- 7
Medical and police checks
Required for Australia, Canada and some others.
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