“Should I use AI to do my visa application?” – AI has become a useful tool for everyone, both professionally and personally. Every day, people use AI to help source information or provide advice. But would you get AI to help you apply for an Australian visa?
The visa application process can be complex. Many people opt to try to do it themselves and many go straight to the experts – registered migration agents. Those who take on the task themselves often end up engaging the services of a registered migration agent if the application process becomes too hard or they get knocked back for their visa. Now, as AI evolves, many may consider AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini etc as viable alternatives to engaging a registered migration agent.
Can AI Be Used to Complete an Australian Visa Application?
As with everything, AI can be useful when it comes to completing a visa application however, it should be used as a research assistant or as a writing tool, not as an alternative to a migration agent.
While it can be useful for researching Australian visa options and gathering general information, there are times when the information provided can be inaccurate, unreliable or outdated as the information collated by AI platforms comes from a range of official and unofficial sources. A registered migration agent will have the most up to date and accurate information when it comes to immigration policy.
If you decide to use AI to help with your visa application, there are some things that need to be considered in terms of how AI can help.
AI can be helpful for:
- Explaining visa application requirements including what supporting documents you may need for a specific visa
- Explaining legal jargon
- Drafting documents such as personal statements or cover letters
- Ensuring forms are completed (this is not an official check but a second pair of eyes)
- Planning your application (timelines, steps, evidence required)
What AI can’t or shouldn’t do
First and foremost, AI is not a registered migration agent so it can’t:
- Guarantee a successful visa application (not even registered migration agents can promise this!)
- Provide legal advice to address complex circumstances
- Act on your behalf with the Department of Home Affairs
- Stay up to date with daily processing changes or internal processing rules and regulations
- Account for your full personal and immigration history
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- You’re unsure which visa to apply for in relation to your circumstances
- You’re on a tight deadline
While AI can be helpful in collating information, it won’t keep you updated on the status of your visa application or requests for more information nor will it or be able to inform you of changes in immigration policy which may affect your visa application. These are all services provided by a registered migration agent.
To ensure the best chance of visa approval, it’s recommended you engage the services of a registered migration agent.
If you would like help applying for an Australian visa, contact the team of registered migration agents at Visa Solutions Australia. Book a consultation.
