Know Your Options Before You Move

Realistic paths to residency and citizenship — based on your skills, background, and goals. Get clarity before you spend years, money, or emotional energy on uncertain paths.

Initial Relocation Assessment
Personalized pathway analysis
$10
One-time fee
24-48h
Response time
10 min
To complete
0
Documents needed

How It Works

Three simple steps to understand your relocation options. No complexity, no hidden steps.

1

Complete the Intake Form

Answer structured questions about your background, skills, experience, and relocation goals. We ask only what is necessary — no documents, no passport scans, no sensitive ID information.

~10 minutes
2

Pay for Your Assessment

The Initial Relocation Assessment costs $10, paid upfront. This ensures we focus on people who are serious about their planning and covers the cost of personalized analysis.

Instant
3

Receive Your Assessment

Our team reviews your profile and contacts you within 24-48 hours via email or your preferred messenger with a personalized assessment of your realistic options.

24-48 hours

What You Get

Concrete outputs from your Initial Relocation Assessment.

Pathway Analysis

Identification of residency and citizenship routes that match your profile. Assessment of which countries have demand for your specific skills. Overview of typical timelines and requirements.

Constraint Mapping

Honest evaluation of factors that may limit your options. Identification of potential blockers or complications. Clarity on what documentation or qualifications you may need.

Next Steps Outline

Concrete actions you can take to strengthen your position. Priority order for pursuing different pathways. Resources for further research.

Personal Response

Direct communication via email or your preferred messenger. Opportunity to ask clarifying questions. Human review of your specific situation.

What is NOT included in the Initial Assessment

  • Legal advice or legal representation
  • Guaranteed outcomes or success rates
  • Visa applications or document processing
  • Job placement or recruitment services
  • Ongoing advisory relationship

Who This Is For

SkillSource serves skilled professionals across many fields — not just IT.

Skilled Trades Professionals

Electricians, plumbers, builders, mechanics, technicians, welders, HVAC specialists. Many countries face critical shortages in skilled trades — your hands-on expertise may open doors that university degrees cannot.

Engineers and Industrial Specialists

Manufacturing engineers, process engineers, infrastructure specialists, quality control professionals. Industrial expertise remains in high demand globally.

Healthcare Professionals

Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, sports medicine specialists, medical technicians. Healthcare systems worldwide need qualified professionals, though credential recognition varies significantly.

IT and Technology Professionals

Software engineers, DevOps specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity professionals. While tech talent is globally mobile, pathways and requirements differ substantially by country.

Students Planning Ahead

Those considering study as a pathway to long-term residency. Understanding which educational routes lead to settlement rights — and which do not — before you commit.

Families Considering Relocation

Parents evaluating options for their children's future, family reunification scenarios, or those seeking stability in uncertain times.

Representative Scenarios

These examples illustrate the types of situations we assess. They are not testimonials, not guarantees, and not specific advice.

Industrial Electrician
8 years experience

Situation: Licensed electrician in Eastern Europe seeking work-based residency in a country with skills shortage programs.

Assessment focus: Which countries recognize trade certifications, typical licensing pathways, employer sponsorship requirements, timeline to permanent residency.

Software Engineer
4 years experience

Situation: Mid-level developer exploring options beyond the standard H-1B lottery.

Assessment focus: Alternative visa categories, countries with tech-specific immigration programs, remote work visa options, citizenship-by-investment thresholds.

General Practitioner
12 years experience

Situation: Doctor seeking to practice abroad with family.

Assessment focus: Medical credential recognition timelines, licensing examination requirements, countries with healthcare worker shortages, family visa pathways.

Mechanical Engineering Student
Final year

Situation: Final-year student evaluating which countries offer post-study work rights and paths to settlement.

Assessment focus: Countries with study-to-residency pathways, post-graduation work permit durations, points-based system requirements, timeline to permanent residency.

Family with School-Age Children
Seeking stability

Situation: Parents seeking stable environment with good educational options and eventual citizenship pathway.

Assessment focus: Family visa categories, dependent requirements, education system access, naturalization timelines, financial requirements.

Certified Welder
15 years experience

Situation: Certified welder with specialized pipeline experience seeking opportunities in resource-extraction economies.

Assessment focus: Skilled worker visa categories, certification recognition, employer sponsorship programs, regional demand assessment.

Advanced Considerations

Some situations require additional sensitivity and awareness. If any of these apply to you, indicate them in the intake form.

Safety and Humanitarian Considerations

For those whose relocation is driven by security concerns, political instability, or humanitarian factors. We can assess which countries have specific programs or considerations for such circumstances, while being clear about what we cannot assist with. We do not provide asylum application assistance or guidance on evading lawful processes.

Capital and Banking Access

For those with significant assets or business interests, international banking access can be a material factor in relocation decisions. Some jurisdictions offer more favorable conditions than others depending on your citizenship and residency status.

Business Establishment

For entrepreneurs or those planning to establish businesses abroad, we can outline which countries have investor or entrepreneur visa categories and what the typical requirements look like.

Legal Exposure Awareness

For those whose professional history, industry, or circumstances may create complications in certain jurisdictions. We provide general situational awareness based on public frameworks, not legal advice or strategies for avoiding legal obligations.

For Partners

We are building relationships with organizations that serve internationally mobile professionals.

  • Recruiters and Employers

    If you hire internationally and want to understand how SkillSource assessments can help pre-qualify candidates for specific immigration pathways.

  • Educational Institutions

    Universities, colleges, and vocational schools with international student populations seeking to help prospective students understand post-study residency options.

  • Professional Associations

    Trade unions, professional bodies, and industry associations serving members considering international mobility.

Interested in Partnering?

We are interested in partnerships that create genuine value for people making significant life decisions.

Contact for Partnerships

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One assessment, one price. No hidden fees, no upsells during the process.

Initial Assessment
$10
One-time payment
  • Personalized review of your specific profile
  • Assessment delivered within 24-48 hours
  • Identification of realistic pathways based on your skills
  • Honest evaluation of constraints and complications
  • Concrete next steps you can act on
  • Direct response via email or preferred messenger
Start Your Assessment

Why do we charge upfront?

Quality filtering: It ensures we spend our analysis time on people who are genuinely considering relocation, not casual browsers.

Sustainable service: Manual, personalized analysis takes time. The fee covers the cost of AI-assisted research and human review for each submission.

If your situation requires deeper analysis or ongoing support, we can discuss additional services after your initial assessment.

What We Ask — And What We Do Not

We ask only what is necessary to assess your relocation options. Nothing more.

Information We Collect

  • Citizenship (country)
  • Current country of residence
  • Primary profession and specialization
  • Years of professional experience
  • Relocation goal (work, residency, citizenship, study, family, safety, undecided)
  • Timeframe (ASAP, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, exploring)
  • Budget awareness (general level)
  • Optional: sensitive considerations that may affect your options
  • Contact email (required)
  • Telegram handle (optional)
  • WhatsApp or phone number (optional)

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Passport scans or images
  • Identity document numbers
  • Social security or tax identification numbers
  • Bank account details
  • Biometric information
  • Detailed financial statements

We do not need — and do not want — sensitive identity documents at the assessment stage.

Privacy and Data Handling

Your information is handled with care and used only for the purpose you provide it.

Data Collection

We collect only the information submitted through our intake form. No tracking cookies beyond essential functionality. No third-party advertising or analytics that compromise your privacy.

Data Storage

Your information is stored in secured systems accessible only to our assessment team. We do not sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your assessment information only as long as necessary to provide our service and any follow-up you request. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

No Document Storage

We do not store identity documents because we do not collect them. Your passport, ID cards, and sensitive documents remain entirely in your possession.

Communication

We contact you only through the channels you provide and only regarding your assessment. No marketing lists. No spam.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your information at any time. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Get Clarity on Your Options

You have skills that countries need. Before you commit years and resources to a path that may not work, understand what is realistically possible for someone with your profile.

Start Your Assessment — $10
$10
One-time fee
10 minutes
To complete form
24-48 hours
Response time
No documents
Required