In choosing the right immigration consultancy for you, look for relevant qualifications and experience in handling cases like your own. Look for transparency and ease of communication, and get a feel for whether you can trust them with your personal information and essential documents. More importantly, observe whether the firm is able to recommend solid immigration solutions for your case. Their team should be able to walk you through each solution clearly and answer any queries you might have.

You’ll also want to be wary of immigration agencies who seem to be overpromising on what they can deliver. Much of the information you need on the fees, timelines, and processes involved are online, so if a firm tells you that they can process your permits in a period of time that seems too quick to be true, it very likely is. That’s why checking case studies, testimonials, or reviews like those found on Google can be a great help.

Think twice before reaching out to an agency touting an almost perfect approval rate or claiming to be able to put in a good word for you with the ICA. You would also do well to avoid firms that offer package deals or discounts at too low a rate, or those that offer to keep trying until your application is approved.