Visa Counselor

Job Description – Visa CounsellorPosition Overview

The Visa Counsellor is responsible for generating walk-ins, counselling candidates on visa and admission processes, researching universities, and ensuring smooth pre-visa and post-visa assistance. The role also involves building institutional partnerships, staying updated on immigration policies, and organizing events to drive student engagement and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Call and follow up with leads to generate walk-ins for counselling sessions.
• Counsel candidates on the visa process, admission requirements, and country-specific opportunities.
• Assist in pre-visa processes (application filling, documentation, financials, mock interviews) and post-visa processes (travel, accommodation, pre-departure briefings).
• Research and identify the best universities for various programs across different countries.
• Stay updated on immigration laws and visa policy changes from embassies/consulates of respective countries.
• Approach universities and institutions for vendor tie-ups and student recruitment partnerships.
• Organise seminars, webinars, education fairs, and pre-departure events to promote programs and build student trust.
• Maintain detailed case files, ensure accuracy in applications, and provide timely updates to students/parents.
• Meet or exceed monthly/quarterly student recruitment and visa approval targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred: Education, International Relations, Management, or related fields).
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in overseas education counselling or immigration services.
• Strong understanding of student visa processes for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and other destinations.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct research on universities and immigration news independently.
• Networking skills to establish and manage university/vendor tie-ups.
• Event management skills to plan and execute student engagement activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and online research.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹11,745.00 - ₹36,481.41 per month

Work Location: In person