About Hymnsolfas
Hymnsolfas is an independent publication for people who want to work, study or settle abroad. We write plain-English guides to visas, work permits, employer sponsorship, study permits and permanent residence, with a strong focus on Canada and the United States and regular coverage of the UK, Germany, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Most of our readers are applying from Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Many are doing it without a lawyer or a paid consultant. We write for them: what a program actually requires, what it costs, how long it takes and where people usually go wrong.
What we cover
- Work visas and sponsorship: H-2B, H-2A, H-1B, EB-3, LMIA work permits, the UK Skilled Worker route, the EU Blue Card and more.
- Permanent residence: Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, US green cards, Australian and New Zealand skilled migration.
- Study abroad: study permits, student visas and post-study work rights.
- Living abroad: rent, salaries, taxes and the real cost of starting over in a new city.
- Staying safe: how to spot fake job offers, fake sponsorship letters and visa scams.
How we work
Every guide is researched against official government sources, such as IRCC, USCIS, the US Department of State, the US Department of Labor, GOV.UK, Make it in Germany and the Australian and New Zealand immigration departments. We link to those sources so you can check the rules yourself. When rules change, we update the guide and the date at the top. You can read more in our editorial policy.
What we are not
Hymnsolfas is not a government agency, a law firm, an immigration consultancy or a recruitment agency. We do not sell job offers, visa appointments or sponsorship, and we never ask readers for money. If anyone contacts you claiming to represent Hymnsolfas and asks for payment, it is a scam.
Our guides are general information, not legal advice. For advice on your own case, speak to a licensed professional: a regulated Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer, a US immigration attorney, or an OISC/IAA-regulated adviser in the UK.
Contact
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