Frequently asked questions

M2W focuses on Skilled Migration to the USA, Canada, Australia and Germany. In addition, M2W also advises on Study Abroad, travel visas, Investment Immigration and Family Sponsorship for these four countries. See Skilled Migration and Other Services.

The first step is to let M2W assess your profile for free: an advisor reviews your qualifications, occupation, experience and goals, then suggests a suitable direction. After that, you can book a 1:1 consultation at our office.

No. M2W assesses your profile and advises on an initial settlement direction for free. Service fees (if you sign a contract) are quoted transparently by stage — see Pricing.

Costs include government fees, service fees and incidental charges, which vary by program and by the number of people in the application. See the structure on the Pricing page or estimate it yourself with the cost calculator; your advisor will provide specific figures after reviewing your profile.

No. M2W frankly assesses your chances of approval based on your actual profile and does not promise a “100% success rate”. The decision to grant a visa rests with the destination country's immigration authority; M2W helps you prepare a correct and complete application to maximise your chances.

Depending on the program and each country's quota, the timeframe can range from one to several years. Each program page sets out the steps and reference timelines; your advisor will provide a specific estimate based on your profile. See the Skilled Migration programs.

Yes. Most of M2W's clients start their application while still in Vietnam. M2W has an office in Ho Chi Minh City; you can consult in person or online. See Contact.

EB-3 requires a U.S. employer to sponsor and obtain Labor Certification (PERM); EB-2 NIW is for those with outstanding ability who can self-petition without sponsorship. M2W advises on the suitable category after reviewing your profile.

Possibly. EB-3 has a Skilled Workers group (occupations requiring at least 2 years of experience/training) and an Other Workers group (semi-skilled labor) that does not require a university degree.

It comprises the PERM (Labor Certification) and I-140 (petition) steps, followed by waiting for the Visa Bulletin. The timeframe depends on the quota and may change; M2W provides a specific estimate based on your profile. See the detailed EB-3 pathway in the program section below.

Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 are granted accompanying immigrant visas and receive a Green Card.

See the cost structure on the Pricing page or use the estimation tool; an advisor will provide specific figures after reviewing your profile.

Express Entry is Canada's federal skilled-migration application management system, comprising three streams: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST). The system scores applications on the CRS scale and then holds periodic invitation rounds. See the details at Express Entry Canada.

The CRS scores up to a maximum of 1,200 points; there is no fixed threshold — each invitation round has its own cut-off score. General Draws are usually higher than Category-based draws (which target priority occupation groups such as healthcare, STEM, trades and French speakers). Estimate your score with the CRS score calculator.

Canada classifies occupations under the NOC system with 5 TEER levels. The FSW/CEC category requires an occupation in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3; the FST category is for skilled tradespeople. Look up your occupation code with the NOC lookup tool.

Yes. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows a province to nominate you based on local labour demand; a PNP nomination through Express Entry adds 600 CRS points, all but guaranteeing an invitation to apply. See PNP Canada.

See the cost structure on the Pricing page or use the estimation tool; an advisor will provide specific figures after reviewing your profile.

A minimum of 65 points is required to be invited to apply under the 189/190 categories, but the actual invitation scores each round are usually higher depending on the occupation. Use the points calculator above to estimate.

The occupation must be on the relevant skills list (e.g. MLTSSL for the 189 category) and usually requires a skills assessment by a specialist assessing authority. An M2W advisor will check your occupation.

189 is an independent category with no sponsorship needed; 190 requires state nomination (with immediate PR); 491 is a 5-year regional provisional category with a pathway to PR. Each category has different conditions and bonus points.

Correct. Business Innovation 188 stopped accepting new applications from 31/7/2024; the investment category now follows the National Innovation visa (Subclass 858). Ask an advisor if you are interested in this pathway.

See the cost structure on the Pricing page or use the estimation tool; an advisor will provide specific figures after reviewing your profile.

The Chancenkarte (opportunity card) lets you enter Germany for up to 12 months to look for work, assessed under a points system (qualifications, experience, age, language, ties to Germany). Use the tool above to estimate your score.

Most pathways require German at a certain level (usually A2–B1 depending on the category and occupation). Some positions in the IT/English-speaking field can be more flexible. Your advisor will advise on the language level you need to reach.

Anerkennung is the procedure for recognising your qualification/occupation as equivalent to German standards, usually mandatory for regulated professions (healthcare, engineering, etc.). It is a crucial step for working in your profession and qualifying for a skilled worker visa.

Germany has no “golden visa” of the buy-your-residence kind. There is a residence category for the self-employed (§21), but it requires a viable business plan and economic benefit, not “pay-for-a-card”.

See the cost structure on the Pricing page or use the estimation tool; an advisor will provide specific figures after reviewing your profile.

Yes, if you choose the right country, field and school from the outset. M2W advises on Study Abroad tied to settlement goals: each country has a post-graduation stay-back pathway — the USA via OPT/STEM OPT then H-1B and a green card; Canada via PGWP then CEC/PNP; Australia via the 485 visa then skilled PR; Germany via 18 months of job-seeking then a work permit or Blue Card.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer — it depends on your field of study, budget and language ability. Canada and Australia offer fairly clear Study Abroad → PR pathways; the USA has great opportunities but depends on H-1B sponsorship; Germany is nearly tuition-free and is short of skilled labour. M2W advisors analyse each country's stay-back pathway based on your profile during a free assessment.

Each country has its own requirements, updated annually, typically covering one year's tuition plus living costs; Canada usually requires a GIC, while Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto). See the cost structure on the Pricing page or estimate it with the cost calculator; your advisor will provide specific figures based on the country and school you choose.

Yes. Many countries have no age limit for studying abroad, but the application needs to reasonably explain the reasons for returning to study and your career plan. Work experience can sometimes even be an advantage when assessed for settlement after graduation. M2W helps you build a convincing application.

Most countries allow students to work part-time up to a limited number of hours per week during term and full-time during breaks, subject to each country's rules and visa type. This is a way to accumulate local experience — a factor that benefits the settlement pathway later on. M2W advisors can advise on the specific rules.

Many countries allow dependants (spouse, children) to accompany a student, and some even allow the accompanying person to work. The conditions vary by country and level of study. M2W advises on the option to bring your family that best fits your profile.

Yes. Being refused once does not bar you from reapplying, but you need to correctly identify the reason for the refusal (finances, ties to your home country, consistency of the application) and address it before applying again. M2W reviews your application and points out the weaknesses before you reapply.

Most schools require an English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) for admission, but the F-1 visa does not require IELTS. Some schools have intensive English (Pathway) programs for students who do not yet meet the entry score.

Fields on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM list qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension (36 months of work in total), so the chance of finding an employer to sponsor an H-1B is higher than for non-STEM fields.

After graduation, students have 12–36 months of work under OPT and STEM OPT. During this time, an employer sponsors an H-1B and then files for a green card under EB-2/EB-3. The overall pathway usually lasts several years, depending on the field and the profile.

Tuition varies widely by school type: community colleges are lower than public universities, and public universities are lower than private ones. Besides tuition, there is the SEVIS I-901 fee, living costs and the proof-of-funds amount. M2W provides a detailed breakdown of each item based on the school you choose.

Community colleges have much lower tuition and easier admission; students can study for 2 years and then transfer to a university via the “2+2” pathway to earn a bachelor's degree at a lower cost. Many STEM programs here still qualify for OPT. M2W advises on choosing schools with good transfer agreements.

M2W advises on Study Abroad tied to settlement goals: choosing the school — field — state based on stay-back opportunities and the OPT → H-1B → green card pathway from the very first consultation, rather than just getting the F-1 visa approved.

Yes. Students who graduate from an eligible program at a DLI can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to 3 years to work and accumulate the experience needed to apply for PR.

The PAL (Provincial Attestation Letter) is an attestation letter from the province. From 2024, most study permit applications must include a PAL — M2W guides you in obtaining it for the correct province and school.

The application needs to prove sufficient tuition and living costs, usually including a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate). The specific amount is set by IRCC and updated each year.

It depends on your goal. A college program is usually shorter, more vocational and tied to local labour demand — an advantage for the PR pathway via PNP; a university offers a higher academic qualification. What matters is that the program qualifies for a PGWP. M2W selects schools and fields based on stay-back opportunities, not just ease of admission.

With at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, you may be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class via Express Entry, or seek a provincial nomination via PNP.

The Subclass 500 requires proof of English proficiency; the specific level depends on the course and school. Many programs require an IELTS of around 5.5–6.5 or equivalent, possibly with an English course before the main course.

The Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 visa allows you to stay and work for 2 years or more depending on your level of study and location, used to accumulate experience and points to apply for PR.

Studying and living in a Regional area earns additional points when assessing PR under the skilled category and usually grants a longer 485 visa period than major cities such as Sydney or Melbourne.

Yes. Some fields trained through the VET (vocational education and training) system are on the eligible skills list and are in high demand, making them a realistic settlement pathway if you choose the right field. M2W advises on choosing VET fields with PR opportunities rather than just picking cheap, easy-to-enter courses.

To apply for PR under the skilled category (189/190/491), you must pass a skills assessment by the authority designated for your industry, for example VETASSESS, ACS or Engineers Australia.

Most German public universities are virtually tuition-free; students only pay a semester fee (Semesterbeitrag). Private universities and some states may charge tuition.

APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) is an academic verification procedure that is mandatory for study applications from Vietnam before applying to a university in Germany.

Graduates of German universities can extend their residence for up to 18 months to find a job in their field; once employed, they transfer to a work permit or Blue Card.

A Sperrkonto is a blocked account used to prove you have enough living costs for one year when applying for a German study visa; the money is withdrawn gradually up to a monthly limit after you arrive. The deposit amount is set by the German authorities and updated annually — your M2W advisor will provide the current figure when preparing your application.

It depends on the program. German-taught courses require a language certificate (usually B2/C1); there are many English-taught programs, but German is still useful for opportunities to stay and work.

A minimum of 800,000 USD if the project is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or 1,050,000 USD outside a TEA, under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act 2022.

No. EB-5 does not require a skills score, age, English proficiency or management experience — only lawful capital and a project that qualifies for job creation.

By law, EB-5 capital is an at-risk investment and no repayment may be guaranteed. The ability to recover it depends on the actual business results of the project.

After the I-526E is approved and a visa is issued, the investor receives a 2-year conditional green card, then files an I-829 to remove the conditions. The set-aside categories are currently processed faster than the regular EB-5.

Canada has no “pay-for-PR” category. The federal Immigrant Investor Program was closed in 2014. The current investment route is the Start-up Visa, based on a business idea backed by a designated organisation, not a fixed investment amount.

Yes. The Start-up Visa grants permanent residence to entrepreneurs who meet the requirements for the business, a letter of support, CLB 5 language ability and proof of funds.

These are venture capital funds, angel investor groups or business incubators recognized by IRCC that issue a letter of support committing to the applicant's project.

The Immediate Relative (IR) category of U.S. citizens has no visa cap and so is processed quickly; the F1–F4 preference categories have quotas and so must wait by priority date on the Visa Bulletin, potentially for many years.

Permanent residents can sponsor a spouse and unmarried children (categories F2A, F2B). Sponsoring parents, siblings or married children is available only to USA citizens.

The sponsor files an I-864 undertaking to provide financial support, proving income meets the minimum for the household size; if short, an additional joint sponsor may be needed.

Due to low quotas and high application volumes, the F4 category usually involves a wait of many years. Check the current priority date on the Visa Bulletin before deciding to file your application.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and over who meet the requirements and sign a financial sponsorship undertaking may sponsor a spouse, dependent children, parents and grandparents.

You can sponsor inland or outland for a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, depending on where the applicant is residing.

Through the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program, applications are accepted via invitation rounds and require proof of minimum income. Until you are invited, the Super Visa is an alternative long-stay option.

The PGP aims at permanent residence for parents — grandparents but depends on invitation rounds; the Super Visa grants a long-term temporary stay (up to 5 years each time) but requires health insurance and an income condition on the inviter.

Partner category: 309/100 if filed outside Australia, 820/801 if filed in Australia. It usually goes through 2 temporary visa stages before the permanent residence visa is assessed.

The Parent 103 category usually involves a very long wait; the Contributory Parent 143 category is faster but the contribution fee is significantly higher.

Evidence of a genuine and lasting relationship is required: shared finances, shared living arrangements, social commitment and recognition by both families.

Dependent children use Subclass 101 (filed outside Australia) or 802 (filed in Australia), depending on where the child is and the sponsor's residence status.

Most spouse categories require an A1 German language certificate before applying for the visa. Exceptions exist, for example spouses of Blue Card holders or cases of objective hardship.

Most common is a spouse and minor children reuniting with a legal resident or German citizen. Parents and other cases are only considered in special circumstances.

You usually need sufficiently spacious accommodation, enough income to support the family without relying on social benefits, and health insurance for the sponsored person.

The Kindernachzug category applies to minor children (under 18) reuniting with a parent legally residing in Germany, subject to the specific conditions of the Residence Act.

The application is usually filed at the SSA office within the first week; the SSN card is mailed within about 2–4 weeks. M2W helps prepare the documents to avoid multiple trips.

Yes, but it is harder. Landlords may require a larger deposit or a guarantor. M2W guides you on how to start building credit and negotiate a lease.

Public K-12 schools are tuition-free according to your area of residence. M2W helps with enrollment at the correct catchment school and preparing the required vaccination records and transcripts.

The Settlement package focuses on roughly the first 3 months — the most important stabilisation period. The specific scope and duration depend on your destination city and are clearly stated during the consultation.

The SIN (Social Insurance Number) is obtained at Service Canada after arriving in Canada; it is needed to work and file taxes. M2W guides you in preparing the documents for a quick registration.

The health card is issued by each province (e.g. OHIP in Ontario, MSP in British Columbia). Some provinces have a waiting period before coverage takes effect — M2W advises on buying interim insurance for this period.

You can open an account with the Big Five (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC), which usually require a passport and residency documents. Many banks offer packages specifically for newcomers.

Driver's license rules are managed by each province; depending on the province, you may convert it directly or have to retake the test. M2W provides guidance based on the province where you settle.

The TFN is applied for online through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) after arriving in Australia; it is needed to work and file taxes. M2W guides you in preparing the information for a quick registration.

Medicare is available to permanent residents and certain eligible visa categories. M2W helps check eligibility and prepare the registration application with Services Australia.

You can open an account with the Big Four (Commonwealth, ANZ, NAB, Westpac), which usually require a passport and an Australian address. M2W helps you complete the procedures.

Driver's license rules are managed by each state; depending on the state, you may convert it directly or have to retake the test. M2W provides guidance based on the state where you settle.

Anmeldung is registering your residential address at the Bürgeramt, usually within about 2 weeks of finding accommodation. It is the foundational step: only with an Anmeldung can you obtain a tax number and carry out other procedures.

It is mandatory. Every resident must have health insurance, either public (GKV) or private (PKV). M2W advises on the option best suited to your residence status and income.

The Steuer-ID is mailed to the address where you completed Anmeldung, usually within a few weeks. This number is needed to work and calculate taxes in Germany.

The Settlement package focuses on the first weeks and months — the period with the most procedures. The specific scope and duration depend on your destination city and are clearly stated during the consultation.

M2W organises travel tours to the four countries M2W specialises in for visas: the USA, Canada, Australia and Germany. You can choose a tour with the full visa service included, or ask M2W to handle only the visa portion.

No. M2W's strength is handling everything through a single point of contact: designing the itinerary, booking flights and hotels, and preparing the travel visa application — all carried out by a team with deep visa experience, reducing the risk of a visa refusal derailing your trip.

Yes. M2W offers standalone tourist visa services (USA B1/B2, Canada TRV, Australia Subclass 600, Germany Schengen) without requiring you to purchase an accompanying tour.

The itinerary is designed around your needs and budget, taking in each country's highlights (e.g. New York, Toronto, Sydney, Berlin…). Contact M2W for itinerary suggestions and a quote tailored to your needs.

No. M2W prepares an honest, purpose-appropriate application and frankly assesses your chances of approval based on your actual profile; the decision to grant a visa rests with the destination country's consular authority.

For Vietnamese citizens, the B1/B2 is usually granted with validity of up to 10 years, multiple entry. The length of each stay is decided by the customs officer on entry, usually up to 6 months.

Yes. After a refusal under section 214(b), you can reapply when your circumstances change or when you can provide more convincing evidence of ties to Vietnam.

There is no fixed amount. The consular officer assesses income, employment, assets and the reasonableness of the trip against your financial capacity as a whole, not just your account balance.

You should discuss it openly with M2W. Declare the purpose of each trip truthfully to avoid being deemed to have committed “misrepresentation,” which could jeopardize your green card application later.

Vietnamese citizens are visa-required and must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada. The eTA only applies to citizens of visa-exempt countries, not ordinary Vietnamese passports.

A multiple-entry TRV is usually valid for up to 10 years or until the passport expires; on each entry, the border officer typically grants a stay of up to 6 months.

The Super Visa is for parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, allowing a stay of up to 5 years each time, but it requires health insurance and an income condition on the inviter.

You should discuss it openly with M2W. Declaring the purpose of each trip truthfully helps avoid risks that could affect your immigration application later.

Depending on the application, each stay is usually granted for 3, 6 or 12 months. The specific duration is decided by Australia's Department of Home Affairs based on the applicant's purpose and profile.

Submit online through your ImmiAccount with Australia's Department of Home Affairs. Depending on the case, you may be required to undergo a medical examination or provide biometrics.

This is the requirement to demonstrate that you genuinely intend to visit Australia for a short-term purpose and will return, evidenced by your work, financial and family ties in Vietnam.

You should discuss it openly with M2W. Declaring the purpose of each trip truthfully helps avoid risks that could affect your immigration application later.

The Schengen Type C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within each 180-day period and free travel within the Schengen area.

You need travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid for the entire duration of your stay within the Schengen area.

Submit at Germany's diplomatic mission in Vietnam or the VFS Global reception center, along with biometric collection as required under Schengen rules.

Yes. A Schengen visa issued by Germany allows travel throughout the whole area, provided that Germany is the main destination or the place of longest stay of the trip.