Evidence-first guides · 8 destinations
A visa is not a form.It is a case you have to prove.
What decision-makers in Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and beyond actually need to see — the evidence, the deadlines, the refusal grounds, and who is legally allowed to act for you.
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- destinations covered
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- statutory adviser regulators explained
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- facts carry a primary source + check date
How this site is organised
Three questions, in the order they actually matter
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Am I eligible, and on which route?
Routes are compared on what they demand of you — not on marketing labels. Points, sponsorship, relationship, study or investment.
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What evidence decides it?
Every route page lists what the decision-maker must be satisfied of, and the documents that usually satisfy it.
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Who is allowed to act for me?
Paid immigration help is regulated in most destinations. We show the register, the licence format, and how to check it in under a minute.
Destinations
Pick where you are applying
Each destination page opens with who regulates paid immigration advice there, then the routes and the evidence they turn on.
The part most sites skip
Who is actually allowed to charge you for immigration help
In most destinations this is a licensed occupation with a public register. Unlicensed paid advice is an offence in Canada, and regulated in Australia, the UK and New Zealand. Checking takes a minute and is the cheapest risk control available to you.
Compare the regulators- Australia Registered migration agent OMARA
- United Kingdom Regulated immigration adviser IAA
- Canada Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) CICC
- New Zealand Licensed immigration adviser IAA NZ
Topics
Or start from the problem you have
Choosing an adviser
How representation is regulated, how to verify a licence, what fee agreements should say, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Evidence & documents
What a decision-maker actually needs to see: identity, relationship, funds, employment, health and character evidence.
Work visas
Sponsored and independent work routes, skills assessment, labour market testing and sponsor obligations.
Family & partner
Partner, spouse, parent and child routes — and the relationship evidence that decides them.
Study routes
Student visas, post-study work rights, and how a study route interacts with later residence applications.
Permanent residence
Points systems, nomination, residence obligations and the step from temporary status to permanent.
Refusals & review
Why applications fail, what the refusal notice really says, deadlines for review, and whether to appeal or reapply.
Costs & timelines
Government charges, third-party costs, professional fees and realistic processing expectations.
Latest
Recently published guides
190 Invitation 2026: Meeting the 60-Day Lodgement and Points Requirements What a Subclass 190 invitation commits you to: the 60-day lodgement window, the points score printed on it, and the evidence behind that score. 17 Sept 2026 
Who May Lawfully Help With a German Residence Permit German law restricts who may give legal help on a residence permit application. This page sets out the RDG rules, who is authorised, and how to check a provider. 15 Sept 2026 
Who Can Represent You in an Irish Immigration Application What the official guidance settles on who may represent or advise you on an Irish immigration matter, how to check a solicitor, and how to complain. 15 Sept 2026 
Accredited Employer Work Visa: who can apply and how it works Explains the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa: job offer requirements, employer accreditation, visa length, conditions, and how to change employer or job. 4 Sept 2026 
German Visa Refusal: Appeal and Review Options Explained What to do if your German visa is refused: the formal appeal route, the role of the administrative court, and what the official guidance says about residence titles. 4 Sept 2026 
Critical Skills Employment Permit: Who Qualifies and How to Apply Explains Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit: eligibility, salary bands, occupation list, family permits, and the application order for permit then visa. 4 Sept 2026 Stuck on a case?
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Common questions
Is this site an immigration agency?
No. It is a reference site. It explains how applications and immigration advice are regulated, and it always points at the official source so you can verify anything yourself. If you leave a contact method, a licensed migration agent or lawyer we work with will contact you. The publisher is disclosed on the About page.
Do I need an agent or adviser at all?
Many people do not. Straightforward applications with clean documents are routinely lodged without a representative. Representation earns its cost when there is complexity: a previous refusal, a gap in evidence, health or character issues, or a deadline you cannot miss.
How do I know an adviser is genuine?
Ask for their registration number and look it up on the regulator’s own register — not on the adviser’s website. Australia publishes a MARN register, Canada publishes an RCIC register, New Zealand and the UK publish theirs. If a country has no register, the relevant check is the legal profession regulator.
Why does every page carry a check date?
Immigration rules change without notice and stale numbers are the single most common error in this field. Each page states the source it relies on and the date we last checked it, so you can judge how much to trust it.