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AlternateVisa compares study, work, residency and family visa routes across 30+ countries and turns them into one clear plan — wherever you live and whatever passport you hold.
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One platform for global mobility, career resilience, verified living and cross-border compliance — every service below, one account, one secure checkout.
Visa Pathways
Compare study abroad, Canada PR, Germany Opportunity Card and UAE Golden Visa pathways across 30+ destinations.
Career OS
TrustCheck
Employer sponsorship lookup and H-1B filing history — evidence before you accept an offer.
+ 18% Govt taxes & fees added at checkout · Total $27.14 / $66.08 / $130.98
AnalyzeFilingShield
Visa document checklists, filing-risk assessment and deadline tracking.
+ 18% Govt taxes & fees added at checkout · Total $49.56
Get ProtectedOther services
Senior living, coworking and India investment checks.
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Compare routes, see the full cost, organise evidence and keep your own case file. Free route check.
Start Free Route CheckGulfBridge
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar business expansion readiness and company formation partner coordination.
ReturnReady
Return to India planning for NRIs: tax residency, RNOR and document checklists.
View ChecklistRelocation Hub
India relocation planning: city living costs, moving checklists and settling-in guidance. Explore H1BPivot separately for US visa transitions.
News Wall
Immigration alerts & regulatory updates.
Policy shifts tracked across 30+ countries, daily.
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Playbooks
Master migration with our verified guides.
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- Career OS (5 AI tools)Pulse check, crisis mode, pivot & return planning
- TrustCheck employer lookupSearch 86k+ sponsors in official filing data
- Visa pathways for 30+ countriesCompare study, work and PR routes
- Guides & policy newsSource-cited guides, checklists and alerts
- Relocation cost comparatorCost of living and checklist by city
TrustCheck Job Check
Free lookup shows the employer. Paid check scores the exact job offer, flags red flags and gives recruiter questions.
- Employer, role and worksite evidence analysis
- Sponsor Evidence Score with component breakdown
- Red flags and inconsistencies to verify
FilingShield Protect
Free guides explain the rules. FilingShield builds your personal risk assessment, deadlines and attorney escalation.
- Full risk assessment
- Deadline tracker
- Personal protection checklist
Pivot Pro
Free tools give a snapshot. Pivot Pro adds the full situation analyzer, 60-day layoff toolkit and priority support.
- AI situation analyzer
- 60-day layoff toolkit
- Alternate destination planner
ReturnReady
Free checklist shows the steps. ReturnReady tracks your case with residency indicators, document vault and CA/CPA review.
- Residency & RNOR indicators
- Tracked transition checklist
- Cross-border document vault
GulfBridge
Free pathway info covers the GCC. GulfBridge runs your readiness diagnostic, document sprint and partner introductions.
- GCC readiness diagnostic
- Document sprint (MOA, UBO, resolutions)
- Licensed formation & banking partner intros
Expert Review
Any free result can be reviewed by a human expert: 60-minute consultation plus a written action plan.
- 60-minute consultation
- Written action plan
- Attorney directory match
Recently reviewed guides
- Australia: visa routes
Employer-sponsored and points-tested skilled visas, plus state nomination.
Reviewed · Dipika S
- Canada: visa routes
Points-based permanent residence through Express Entry and provincial nominee programs, plus study and work permits.
Reviewed · Dipika S
- Germany: visa routes
Job-search via the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), the EU Blue Card for qualified professionals, and skilled-worker visas.
Reviewed · Dipika S
- Ireland: visa routes
Employment permits including the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
Reviewed · Dipika S
- Netherlands: visa routes
Highly skilled migrant residence permits through recognised sponsors.
Reviewed · Dipika S
- Singapore: visa routes
Employment Pass for professionals, assessed under the COMPASS framework.
Reviewed · Dipika S
Start With Your Goal, Not a Country
Wherever you're starting from, and whatever passport you hold, we map the clearest route.
Study Abroad
Student visas and study routes for 30+ destinations — eligibility, timelines, tuition, and post-study work rights.
Work & Skilled Migration
Skilled-worker routes — Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Skills in Demand, EU Blue Card — matched to your profile.
Permanent Residency & Citizenship
PR, settlement, and long-term residency routes for people ready to build a future in a new country.
Family & Dependents
Spouse work rights, children's schooling, and dependent visas compared country by country.
Business, Startup & Investor
Founder, self-employment, and investor residency routes — from EU startup visas to Gulf golden visas.
Visa Crisis Support
Refusal, layoff, or expiring status in any country? Get a calm, step-by-step recovery plan.
Where Could You Go?
Eligibility, timelines, and costs in one view — so you choose with confidence, not guesswork.
How AlternateVisa Works
Tell us your goal
Study, work, residency, family, or a visa problem to solve — in about 90 seconds.
See your country shortlist
We match your profile to the destinations where you actually qualify, with timelines and costs.
Follow your plan
A tracked checklist, document list and expert review — country by country, step by step.
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Answer 3 questions. We send your country shortlist and next steps to WhatsApp instantly.
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Curated headlines on H-1B, H-4, F-1, L-1 and green-card policy — with our take on the safest alternate visa or backup plan. Delivered only after you confirm your subscription by email.
Common Questions
What is AlternateVisa?+
AlternateVisa is a global migration guidance platform for people of any nationality. Whether you want to study, work, gain permanent residency, bring your family, or you are facing a visa problem in your current country, we give you a clear, step-by-step path to your next destination.
Which countries do you cover?+
We cover 30+ study and skilled-migration destinations including Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Singapore, the UAE and the US — comparing eligibility, timelines and costs side by side.
Can I migrate without a job offer?+
Often, yes. Canada's Express Entry, Australia's points-based skilled visas, Germany's Opportunity Card, the UK Global Talent route and the UAE Golden Visa do not require a job offer for eligible applicants.
Do I need to be from a particular country to use AlternateVisa?+
No. The platform works for any nationality and any starting country. Your plan is built from your profile — education, experience, language, family and budget — not from where you happen to live today.
Is there help for people on a US H-1B visa?+
Yes. H1BPivot is one focused program inside AlternateVisa for H-1B holders in the US, covering the grace period, transfers and pivot options. It is a small part of the platform — most of what we do is global.
Is AlternateVisa a law firm?+
No. AlternateVisa is an information and guidance platform — not a law firm. Content is expert-reviewed but not legal advice. Always consult a licensed immigration professional for your case.
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