Planning tools
Interactive calculators, quizzes, AI drafts, and checklists built on MigrantIQ country hubs, visa data, and published alerts — free, no account required to start. Each tool page explains how it works, who it helps, and FAQs for search clarity.
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Move Planner
One guided workflow: profile → country matches → visa pathways → cost estimates → My Plan.
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Discover
Shortlist countries and pathways that fit your profile.
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Visa eligibility quiz
Rank visa pathways for your profile and save to My Plan.
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Best Country For Me
Ranked destinations from your goals, budget, and climate preferences.
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Global pathway finder
Match published visa routes by goal, education, and passport.
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Corridor fit score
Rank destination corridors from your origin, goal, and budget.
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Digital nomad visa hub
Official remote-work programmes with visa guide links.
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Job boards catalog
Curated private and official job boards for international roles.
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Job → visa matcher
Search your occupation to find countries and visas where your profession is in demand.
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Occupation code explorer
NOC / ANZSCO / SOC orientation before job→visa match.
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Compare 3 countries
Shortlist three destinations side-by-side with profile signals.
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Startup visa screener
Light self-check against published programme themes.
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Points calculator
Estimate CRS and other points-based immigration scores with improvement suggestions.
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Study → PR mapper
Directional months from study to typical PR-eligibility windows.
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Language score translator
Map IELTS-style scores to CEFR / points-band planning signals.
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Compare countries
Two-country comparison with living-cost and profile signals.
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Apply
Timelines, documents, language, embassies, and letters.
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Visa timeline planner
Milestones from application through landing for a chosen visa.
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Invitation letter checklist
Family or employer invitation letter prompts.
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Travel history checklist
Self-assessment questions — no approval scores.
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Police clearance checklist
PCC document prompts without uploading scans.
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Biometrics & medical planner
Steps for biometrics and panel medicals.
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Document pack builder
Checklist of visa documents plus arrival tasks — copy or print.
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Language requirement checker
See language tests and visa rules for your origin → destination move.
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Embassy & consulate finder
Find missions for your passport country in your destination.
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AI letter generator
Draft SOP, motivation, cover, and purpose-of-visit letters from your profile.
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Money
Costs, proof of funds, and budget readiness.
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Tax filing calendar
Educational filing orientation for newcomers.
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Property purchase readiness
Deposit + transfer tax + annual rate signals.
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Job offer compare
Compare two offers after simple tax and CoL adjustments.
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Couples expense split
Split shared bills proportionally by income — or compare to 50/50.
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First 90 days budget
Compose landing cash need from rent, deposit, and fees.
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Latte factor calculator
See what a small daily habit costs per year — and what investing it could buy.
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Currency stress test
±10% FX shock on funds or remittance totals.
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Compound interest calculator
Project investment growth with a starting balance and monthly contributions.
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FIRE calculator
Find your financial independence number and years to reach it.
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Net worth calculator
Add assets, subtract liabilities, and see a clear net worth snapshot.
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Debt payoff calculator
Compare debt snowball vs avalanche timelines and interest on up to three debts.
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Emergency fund calculator
Size a 3–6+ month emergency fund from essentials and risk factors.
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Subscription cost calculator
Total subscription spend over years and the opportunity cost if invested instead.
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Budget calculator (50/30/20)
Split estimated take-home into needs, wants, and savings with the 50/30/20 rule.
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RSU tax calculator
Compare RSU vest withholding to estimated tax owed on ordinary income.
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Pay raise calculator
See how much of a raise you keep after tax on each paycheck.
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Payroll contributions
Employee and employer social-contribution rate bands.
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Self-employment tax calculator
Estimate SE tax and quarterly set-asides for 1099 / freelance profit.
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Property transfer tax
Directional stamp duty / transfer tax rates for buyers.
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Tax brackets calculator
Find your 2026 federal marginal bracket and effective rate on ordinary income.
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Bonus tax calculator
See how much of a US bonus you keep after 22% supplemental withholding and FICA.
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Remittance cost calculator
Illustrative send-fee and FX-spread bands from a destination.
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Hourly to salary calculator
Convert hourly wage to annual, monthly, and weekly salary with take-home estimate.
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Visa fee calculator
Main-applicant and biometrics fee bands by destination.
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Salary to hourly calculator
Convert annual salary to hourly, weekly, and monthly — before and after tax.
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Wage calculator
Minimum and living-wage planning signals by country, US state, and Canadian province.
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Income tax calculator
Estimate US federal + state income tax for W-2 wages and 1099 profit.
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Sales tax / VAT calculator
Standard VAT, GST, and sales-tax rates for newcomers and visitors.
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Salary after tax calculator
See annual and monthly US take-home by salary and state effective rate.
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Paycheck calculator
Estimate US take-home pay after federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare.
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Funds requirement by destination
Settlement-fund and runway planning signals by jurisdiction.
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Rent affordability
Typical 1BR rent as a share of net pay by jurisdiction.
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Tax calculator
Estimate take-home pay across 100+ countries, US states, and Canadian provinces.
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Tax compare
Side-by-side tax comparisons for migrant corridors and US/Canada moves.
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Proof of funds
Score financial readiness vs visa minimums and a living-cost buffer.
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Tax guides
Residency, take-home pay, and cross-border tax orientation for migrants.
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Cost calculator
Visa fees, living costs, and savings targets by corridor.
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After refusal
Analyze refusals, practice interviews, and avoid scams.
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Scam pattern checker
Describe an offer — match known scam patterns by destination.
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Consultant licence verifier
Verify immigration consultant licences against official registers (CICC, OISC, MARA).
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Refusal letter analysis
Paste a refusal letter for grounds, missing evidence, and next steps.
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Interview simulator
Practice visa interview answers with coaching tips and a scorecard.
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Settle
Arrival checklists and ongoing policy alerts.
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Licence to practise
Nursing, teaching, and engineering regulated pathway checklist.
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Licence + vehicle import
Licence swap paired with vehicle import prompts.
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Housing search readiness
Lease norms and rental scam red flags.
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SIN / NI / SSN / TFN
Orientation for newcomer tax ID numbers.
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Bank opening checklist
ID and address prompts after landing.
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Settlement services finder
Curated newcomer services (CA/AU/UK first).
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Healthcare pathway chooser
Public vs private vs waiting-period planning checklist.
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School fee calculator
Public extras vs international school annual fee bands.
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Dependent visa impact
Extra fee and living-cost signals when adding family dependents.
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Credential recognition
Typical weeks and fee bands to evaluate foreign degrees or licences.
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Work hours & overtime
Standard weekly hours and overtime multiplier signals.
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Licence conversion timeline
Typical weeks and steps to convert a foreign driver licence.
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Policy change alerts
Email alerts for visa, law, and scam updates on saved countries.
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Healthcare cost estimator
Directional public/private healthcare cost bands for newcomers.
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Childcare cost calculator
Directional childcare and school fee bands for migrant families.
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Share visa outcome
Contribute your visa outcome to community processing time statistics.
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Arrival checklists
First-week tasks after landing.
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Immigration stories
Tier 1 leads are discovered from public posts (attributed). Tier 2–3 are reader submissions with consent — reviewed before publish.
Popular comparisons
Canada vs Australia for immigrants
Compare Express Entry-style pathways, proof-of-funds pressure, healthcare access, and long-term PR options for skilled movers.
Canada vs United Kingdom
Side-by-side on salaries, rent signals, healthcare models, and skilled-worker style settlement routes.
Malta vs Portugal residency routes
Compare EU lifestyle destinations often researched for residency, remote work, and golden-style pathways.
United States vs Portugal
Useful for Americans comparing D7/digital-nomad style moves against staying in the US job market.
Portugal vs Spain for remote workers
Two popular EU destinations for remote income, lifestyle, and residency planning.
Poland vs Romania: lower-cost EU options
Compare living-cost signals and newcomer basics when researching affordable EU bases.
Australia vs Germany
English-friendly skilled migration vs EU hub — jobs, healthcare, and settlement signals.
Germany vs Canada
EU employment hub compared with North American PR-focused migration.
India vs Canada planning lens
High-intent corridor comparison for students and skilled workers weighing Canada against staying in India.
United Kingdom vs United States
Compare healthcare, salaries, visa complexity, and quality-of-life signals for transatlantic movers.
Popular cost calculators
pakistan to canada
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india to canada
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united kingdom to canada
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philippines to australia
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united states to portugal
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Pick any two countries to compare or any corridor for costs.