Service
Financial proof review for study permit and visa applications
Visa officers reject applications when financial evidence is inconsistent, incomplete, or falls short of the published requirement. MyCaseworks reviews your bank statements, sponsor letters, and proof-of-funds documents against the relevant scheme threshold — US F-1 Form I-20 cost of attendance, UKVI Appendix Finance 28-day maintenance rule, or IRCC study-permit funding requirements — and flags gaps before you file.
For US matters, a US-licensed attorney reviews your financial evidence. For UK and Canada matters, editorial staff review your documents against published government requirements. Attorney-review programs for UK and Canada are under development.
The review does not guarantee that a visa officer will accept your evidence. It improves consistency, completeness, and clarity so that officers can verify your funding without confusion. Common issues we catch: bank statements that do not cover the required period, sponsor letters that omit the relationship or amount, currency conversions that do not match the source document, and funds that fall below the threshold during the verification window.
Many students assume that a large bank balance is enough. In practice, officers look at source, stability, and documentation. A sudden large deposit without explanation can raise more suspicion than a smaller but well-documented balance. Our review focuses on these officer-level concerns, not just the headline number.
We also check that your sponsor letter and bank statements tell the same story. If the letter states a monthly income that does not match the bank deposits, officers may question the credibility of the evidence. We flag these narrative inconsistencies so you can correct them before submission.
What is included
- Verification of bank statements and proof-of-funds against the relevant scheme threshold
- Sponsor-letter consistency check: relationship, income source, amount committed, duration of support
- Currency and date-format verification, including bank-stamp and statement-period validation
- Missing-document flag: items required but not submitted
- Written summary memo listing the strongest and weakest elements of your financial evidence
- Cross-check of sponsor income claims against employment letters or tax documents
- Optional live consultation (Enhanced tier) to review flagged issues with a US-licensed attorney
Common issues we catch
- Bank statements that show a balance below the threshold on one day during the required period
- Sponsor letters that omit the specific amount committed or use vague language
- Currency conversions that do not match the exchange rate on the date of the statement
- Large unexplained deposits that appear to be borrowed funds moved in and out of the account
- Inconsistent employment dates or income figures between the sponsor letter and tax documents
Pricing — compare all tiers
Basic
$99–$199
Document scan: bank-statement date-range check, sponsor-letter completeness review, and a written checklist of missing or inconsistent items. No attorney review.
Essential
$299–$499
Adds attorney review for US matters (Cabrera, CA Bar #298948) or editorial review for UK/Canada. Annotated document with tracked flags, currency consistency check, and a summary memo. The Essential tier delivers an annotated document within 5 business days of submission.
Enhanced
$599–$899
Essential + live attorney video consultation to walk through flagged issues and answer questions. Best for complex sponsor structures or multiple funding sources.
Full refund terms at /refund-policy/.
How it works
- Upload your bank statements, sponsor letter, and any supporting financial documents via the intake form.
- We confirm scope of work and match you to the reviewer for your destination country.
- Your reviewer checks each document against the relevant funding requirement and writes a summary of flagged issues.
- You receive the annotated documents and summary memo at the email you provided.
Who reviews your documents
US-immigration financial evidence is reviewed by US-licensed attorneys; lead reviewer is Denise Platter Cabrera (CA Bar #298948). UK and Canada financial-evidence review is editorial — citing UKVI Appendix Finance and IRCC study-permit funding requirements — not legal advice. Attorney-review programs for UK and Canada matters are under development.
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding do I need to show for a US F-1 visa?
- You must show funds that equal or exceed the total cost of attendance figure on your Form I-20. This includes tuition, living expenses, and insurance for the first year. The exact amount varies by school and program. We verify that your bank statements and sponsor letter match or exceed the I-20 figure, and we flag any gap. We do not invent a dollar amount — the I-20 is the authoritative source.
- What is the UK 28-day maintenance rule?
- UKVI Appendix Finance requires that your funds remain in your account for 28 consecutive days, ending no more than 31 days before you submit your application. The funds must not dip below the required threshold during that 28-day window. We check your bank statements against this rule and flag unexplained deposits or withdrawals that could trigger a refusal.
- What does Canada require for study-permit financial proof?
- IRCC requires proof that you can pay tuition and living expenses for your first year. Acceptable documents include a Guaranteed Investment Certificate from a participating Canadian bank, a student loan letter, bank statements, or a scholarship letter. We verify that your documents match the current IRCC checklist and flag any missing element. If you use a GIC, we confirm that it is from a participating financial institution and that the amount meets the current minimum.
- Are my documents guaranteed to be accepted?
- No. A review improves the quality and consistency of your financial evidence, but the final decision rests with the consular or visa officer. We flag issues, gaps, and inconsistencies so you can correct them before filing. We do not guarantee approval. The officer may have additional concerns about your case that are outside the scope of financial evidence, such as ties to your home country or the credibility of your study plan.
- Can you review a sponsor who lives abroad?
- Yes. We review sponsor letters and bank statements from sponsors in any country. The key requirements are the same: the letter must state the relationship, the income source, the amount committed, and the duration of support. The bank statements must show liquid funds that are available for your education. We flag missing elements regardless of where the sponsor lives. If the sponsor documents are not in English, we note that a certified translation may be required.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. For US matters, a US-licensed attorney reviews your financial evidence, but this is document-specific guidance, not retained legal representation. For UK and Canada matters, review is editorial: we check your documents against published UKVI and IRCC requirements and flag gaps. For case-specific legal advice, retain a licensed immigration attorney in your destination jurisdiction.
What happens after you book
- Upload bank statements, sponsor letters, GIC/tuition receipts, and the school cost figure (I-20 / CAS / LOA).
- We check amount, holding period, source-of-funds explanations, and consistency across documents.
- You receive a written list of defects and how to remediate before filing.
When this service is not the right fit
- You want us to alter bank PDFs or invent deposit sources.
- Funds are frozen, pledged, or not actually available to the student.
Free procedural guides first
Many applicants only need a clear checklist. Read these free owners before you pay for a review.
- Template: US F-1 sponsor letter
Structure for US financial sponsors.
- Template: Canada sponsor letter
Structure for IRCC proof-of-funds letters.
- UK Student Route financial requirement
28-day rule and living-cost figures.
Official sources
Fees, forms, and eligibility change. Confirm rules on first-party government sites. Our reviews are educational document support, not a guarantee of any visa or permit outcome.