Why Migration Advice in Facebook & WhatsApp Groups Can Lead You Astray
If you’re an internationally qualified nurse or midwife dreaming of a new life in Australia, chances are you’ve spent hours scrolling Facebook groups, reading WhatsApp messages, or listening to advice from friends who’ve “done it before.”
And why wouldn’t you?
It feels like the easiest, fastest, cheapest way to get information.
But here’s the truth: Relying on migration ‘advice’ in these groups can lead to serious mistakes, delays, and even permanent visa refusals.
In this blog, we’re going to explain why you shouldn’t trust everything you read online—and how to get the right advice for your Australian migration journey.
Why Facebook & WhatsApp Groups Feel Helpful (But Are Dangerous)
We get it.
These groups feel like a community. People are sharing their experiences, their struggles, their ‘hacks’—and it feels like you’re getting insider knowledge for free.
But here’s the problem:
❌ Everyone’s situation is different.
What worked for one nurse three years ago might not work for you today. Migration rules change constantly, and so do registration requirements.
❌ Most people in these groups aren’t qualified to give advice.
They’re not lawyers. They’re not registered migration agents. They’re not policy makers. They’re just people sharing their own experience—which may be completely irrelevant to your case.
❌ People often oversimplify or misunderstand the process.
We regularly see incorrect advice being passed around in these forums, especially when it comes to things like:
Whether you can exclude your partner from a visa
Whether your previous qualifications will automatically qualify you
Whether you need English language test results
Whether you should add your children to a visa later
Whether you need professional help or can ‘do it yourself’
❌ No one is legally responsible for the advice they give you.
When you follow advice from a Facebook comment and things go wrong—there’s no one to blame but yourself.
Real Consequences of Bad Advice
At SOLVi Migration, we’ve helped countless nurses who came to us after following bad advice online.
Here’s what we see all the time:
🚩 Nurses who thought they could get permanent residency first and then add their partner later—only to find out that’s not possible.
🚩 Nurses who lodged an Expression of Interest without understanding how the Australian points system works—and then missed out on nomination.
🚩 Nurses who assumed AHPRA registration meant they automatically qualified for a visa—which is false.
🚩 Nurses who thought English test exemptions applied to their visa application—when in fact, it doesn’t.
🚩 Nurses who wasted thousands of dollars and months of time trying to ‘DIY’ their migration process—only to have their application refused.
Why This Misinformation Spreads So Easily
The reality is that migration and registration law in Australia is deeply complex.
There are multiple stages:
AHPRA Registration
ANMAC Skills Assessment
Expression of Interest & Nomination by government or employer sponsor
Visa Application
Each of these has its own eligibility criteria, documents, timing, and legal rules.
The people in Facebook and WhatsApp groups often don’t understand how these steps connect—or how missing one requirement at one stage can ruin your entire migration plan.
They also don’t know the difference between an immigration lawyer and a migration agent.
Only an immigration lawyer can legally advise you on both the registration and visa processes, as well as related laws like employment law.
Why You Need Professional Advice
Your migration future is too important to risk on random online advice.
A small mistake now can cost you:
💰 Thousands of dollars in wasted visa fees (which are non-refundable)
🕒 Years of delay
🚫 A visa refusal that stays on your migration record permanently
The only way to protect your investment and your future is to get personalised, professional legal advice based on your unique circumstances.
What You Should Do Instead
If you’re serious about migrating to Australia, here’s what you need to do:
✅ Stop relying on group chats and unqualified advice.
These people won’t be responsible when things go wrong.
✅ Get a personalised legal assessment.
At SOLVi Migration, we assess your case properly and design a strategy to maximise your chances of success.
✅ Start your AHPRA registration the right way.
Without AHPRA registration, you can’t migrate as a nurse to Australia.
✅ Understand your eligibility, costs, and timeline.
This process is complex—but you can navigate it successfully with the right guidance.
Your Next Steps
If you’re ready to stop scrolling and start doing this properly, we’re here to help.
✅ Book a paid legal consultation with SOLVi Migration today.
We’ll assess your situation and give you a clear legal strategy to migrate independently to Australia.
✅ Need help with AHPRA registration? Join our Nurse Registration Course.
Get cost-effective, expert guidance and access to a supportive community so you can secure your AHPRA registration and move forward with your migration plans.
