Director & Senior Consultant
Sherbir Grewal
Student visas and the Schengen study routes
Sherbir Grewal is a co-founder and director of Lifeset Overseas and a senior consultant. An information-technology engineer by training, with direct exposure to studying in Canada, he works across every visa category and is the team's specialist in student visas and the Schengen study routes.
At Lifeset Overseas, the consultant who reviews your profile is the one who stays with your case to the decision — no handoffs to junior staff, no call-centre queue. It is an honest, one-consultant approach to a process that families shouldn’t have to second-guess.
Credentials & expertise
- Co-founder & Director, Lifeset Overseas
- Information-technology engineer (B.Tech)
- First-hand experience of studying in Canada
- Consultant at a licensed visa consultancy, Patiala (Licence No. 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024)
Advises in
Articles by Sherbir
Proof of Funds for a Study Visa from India (2026): How Much Money You Must Show
More study visa files are refused for money reasons than for marks — and usually the funds were there all along. Here is how much you must show, and how to make your savings convince a visa officer.
Total Cost of UK Study Visa from India in 2026: 1-Year Masters Realistic Budget
How much does a UK Masters actually cost from India in 2026? Visa fee, IHS, maintenance funds (28-day rule), tuition, London vs Outer London living costs, accommodation, food, transport. PTA-licensed honest budget.
Total Cost of a Germany Masters from India in 2026: Realistic Budget Breakdown
How much does a Germany Masters actually cost from India? APS fees, Sperrkonto deposit, tuition (near-zero at publics), living costs in Munich vs Berlin vs smaller cities, health insurance, residence permit. PTA-licensed honest budget.
New Zealand Student Visa Refused from India: Genuine Intent, Funds, and How to Recover (2026)
NZ student visa declined by INZ? Understand the bona fide intention test, funds verification, and education provider concerns. Decide between formal appeal and a fresh application. PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
France Schengen Visa Refused from India: CRRV Appeal or Reapplication? (2026)
France Schengen refused via VFS France? Decode the Annex VI grounds, decide between the Commission de Recours (CRRV) and a fresh application, rebuild your cover letter. PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
Germany vs Italy for Indian Students (2026): Tuition, Visa, Universities — Honest Comparison
Germany or Italy for a Masters from India? Compare APS / Universitaly, Sperrkonto / Dichiarazione di Valore, tuition costs, English-medium options, and post-study reality. PTA-licensed honest comparison.
Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) Refused from India: GS Refusals and How to Recover (2026)
Subclass 500 student visa refused? Genuine Student (GS) criterion replaced GTE in March 2024 — most refusals now hinge on the GS response. A PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
Germany Schengen Visa Refused from India: Remonstration vs Reapplication (2026)
German Schengen visa refused via VFS Germany? Decode the Annex VI refusal grounds, decide between formal Remonstration and a fresh application, and rebuild a stronger file. PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
214(b) Visa Refusal from India: What It Means and How to Recover (F-1, B1/B2 Guide for 2026)
Refused under 214(b) at the US consulate? It is not a permanent ban. Understand what the consular officer actually concluded, what changed since 2022, and how to rebuild your case for the next interview. A PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
UK Student Visa Refused from India: Reasons, AR (Administrative Review), and Reapplication (2026)
UK Student Route refused? Understand the specific refusal grounds, decide between Administrative Review and a fresh application, and rebuild your CAS-matched file. A PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
Schengen Visa Rejection from India: Reasons, Appeal vs Reapplication, How to Recover (2026)
Schengen visa refused? Understand the actual rejection grounds on your Annex VI letter, decide between formal appeal and a fresh application, and rebuild a stronger file. Member-state by member-state guidance for Indian applicants.
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