It’d be great to have a Migration API.
Context and Problem:
A lot of people across the world are still confused about migrations procedures and details when they plan to move from their home country to other countries; for work, study, or anything at all. Not only does this make the travel experience daunting, complex, and expensive for many, it also makes them susceptible to fraud. In my home country Nigeria, for example, a lot of people either spend so much time and resources, or end up being heavily misguided.
Solution with Migration API:
An Open API managed and updated very frequently with global details on migration options for anyone across the world.
Users can input data like:
- age
- nationality
- travel budget
- intended country / open for suggestions
- work experience, etc
And they get information like:
- country options, and their most recent immigration policies
- migration pathways valid for the user
- Visa options
- total cost breakdown
- necessary requirements e.g Language and health tests
- step by step breakdown on how to get started
Use cases:
This would be very valuable for:
- career development apps
- agency consulting
- schools and career counseling
- work and family migrations
Why it would help me:
As a software engineer who is currently considering travelling for advanced study or work relocation, this would largely help me get all of the details I need in one place. It also makes me less susceptible to fraud and toxic marketing strategies that would consume a crazy amount of time and resources. It would also help me determine the best country for me using my current situation.
I think it’s a very valid solution and actually look forward to building something like this in the nearest future!