Getting started
How MigrantIQ is organized, what is free, and the best order to explore the site.
Who it is for: First-time visitors planning a move abroad.
Benefits
- No paywall — read guides without paying or creating an account.
- Structured paths from “where to go” → “which visa” → “what it costs” → “what to pack”.
- Official-source-first — we link to government portals for fees and rules.
Step by step
1. Pick your destination country
Open the Countries hub and choose where you want to live. Each hub shows migration essentials (visas, settlement costs, laws, scams) plus a Country profile section with links to topic pages when data is available.
Browse countries2. Open country profile topics (optional deep dive)
From the country hub, use topic tabs — Demographics, Economy, Government, Geography, Trade, Travel & safety, Infrastructure, National symbols — for structured facts. Long topics include “On this page” jump links.
Example: Canada demographics3. Read the visa hub for that country
Visa guides group pathways (work, study, family, visitor). Open the visa that matches your goal and note requirements, timelines, and official links.
Visa guides4. Use a corridor guide if you know origin + destination
Corridor pages include goal-based visa ranking, timeline tracker, route comparison, risk panel, recent immigration updates, and a printable decision brief. Some corridors have a gated /visas/ subpage when editorial thresholds are met.
Migration corridors4b. Check verified immigration updates
For top destinations, see editorially approved official changes (fees, processing times, news) on the country immigration updates timeline — always confirm on the government portal before paying.
Example: Canada updates4c. Browse study scholarships
Open the Scholarships directory for Chevening, Fulbright, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Australia Awards, MEXT, and other programmes. Each listing links to the official apply page; status banners show open / closing soon / closed.
Scholarships directory4d. Browse government jobs
Open the Government jobs directory for official public-sector boards (USAJOBS, GC Jobs, Civil Service Jobs, APS Jobs, EU Careers) and curated vacancies. Always apply on the official careers page — MigrantIQ does not process applications.
Government jobs5. Find embassies & consulates when you need to apply
The embassy directory lists missions by host country and representing nationality (e.g. Pakistan in Canada). Every page includes a disclaimer — verify appointments on official sites.
Embassy directory6. Run free planning tools
Use the tools hub for eligibility quiz, pathway finder, best-country matcher, corridor fit, comparisons, timelines, document packs, language/embassy/scam checkers, policy alerts, AI letter drafts, refusal analysis, interview practice, and proof-of-funds scoring — all free. Each tool page explains how it works, who it helps, benefits, and FAQs.
Planning tools7. Save progress in My Plan (optional)
Create a free account for corridor plans, journey stages, scenarios, share links, and stage-aware email reminders — guides stay free. Document checklist progress stays in your browser only.
My Plan9. Guest posts & expert listings (optional)
Writers can pitch editorial articles via Write for MigrantIQ. Licensed professionals apply for paid directory listings (Wise or Payoneer after approval). Users never pay MigrantIQ for guides.
Contributors & listings guide10. Verify on government sites
MigrantIQ is guidance, not legal advice. Always confirm fees, forms, and eligibility on the official immigration authority before you apply.