Does paying full fees improve one's visa chances

[charliem]

Hi,

A colleague of mine got their last student permit application refused because they submitted two bank statements (one of which did not have enough money and may be the only one visa officer looked at) and because officer suspects they may not leave after studies.

He is now paying full fees for a one-year postgraduate program. Will that help?

 

[propain]

It will boost chances.

I suppose he is showing living expenses separate.

cheers

 

[charliem]

Yes.
He's got $20,000 for living expenses for a year (after paying fees)