What "Compliance" Means for an Immigration Advisory Service
Many services operating in the Bangladesh-Ukraine corridor have no professional compliance framework at all — they are unregistered operators with no legal accountability in either country. This section explains specifically what compliance means for us and what constraints it places on how we operate.
Advisory only — no Bangladesh filings
We advise on Ukrainian immigration law. We do not file documents on behalf of clients in Bangladesh. Filing emigration-related documents in Bangladesh requires BMET licensing — a Bangladeshi regulatory requirement that applies to Bangladeshi-domiciled operators. We do not hold a BMET licence and we do not perform functions that require one.
No outcome guarantees
We do not guarantee visa issuance, permit approval, or any government decision. Providing guarantee clauses in immigration advisory engagements is contrary to UK and EU adviser professional codes and inconsistent with Ukrainian consular practice. Anyone who offers a "guaranteed visa" is offering something that is either a lie or a description of an illegal service.
No referral fees to Dhaka agents
We do not pay commission, referral fees, or any other financial incentive to Bangladeshi agents for sending clients to us. An advisory service that pays referral fees to agents has a structural conflict: the agent refers clients regardless of suitability, the advisory service takes payment regardless of merit. We have no such arrangement.
No "connections" claims
We do not claim to have special access to Ukrainian government officials, special processing tracks, or insider relationships with consulates or government departments. Those claims are false wherever they appear. Our service works through correctly prepared applications submitted through the proper channels — nothing more.
Documentation Standard
Every client engagement is documented end to end with written records. This is not a courtesy — it is a professional and compliance requirement, and it protects the client as much as it protects us.
| Written scope | Before any paid service beyond the eligibility assessment, a written scope of work is agreed and signed. It specifies what we will do, what the client will provide, the fee, the timeline, and what constitutes completion of the engagement. |
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| Written output | Every service produces a document — an eligibility report, a verification report, a legal opinion, or a prepared application file. No service concludes with verbal-only advice. There is always a written deliverable. |
| Written invoices | Every payment request is preceded by a proper invoice with service description, amount, and payment details. We do not request payment without issuing an invoice first. |
| Written scope changes | If the scope of work needs to change after agreement, any additional work and additional fee are agreed in writing before we proceed. There are no surprise charges after the fact. |
BMET Compliance — Required for All Clients
Bangladesh's Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) requires Bangladeshi nationals emigrating for work to complete proper clearance before departure. This is a legal requirement under Bangladeshi law — not an optional step, and not something that can be bypassed by any arrangement with a foreign advisory service.
We explicitly require all clients to complete proper BMET clearance as part of their emigration process. We will not assist any client who is attempting to depart Bangladesh for work purposes while bypassing BMET requirements. This is not a commercial decision — it is a legal boundary. A Bangladeshi worker who departs for work without BMET clearance is in breach of Bangladeshi emigration law, and any advisory service that facilitates or ignores that breach is assisting an illegal act.
If a client or agent asks us to advise on how to travel for work without completing BMET clearance — to use a tourist visa and then convert status, or to depart under a cover story — we decline the engagement. This is not negotiable. We advise on lawful Ukrainian immigration pathways. Advising on how to circumvent Bangladeshi emigration law is not within our scope under any circumstances.
Ukrainian Bar (НААУ) Obligations
Our legal team holds Ukrainian legal licences under the National Bar Association of Ukraine (НААУ). This means our practice is subject to Ukrainian Bar disciplinary oversight — not an unregulated private arrangement, and not a foreign legal entity operating without Ukrainian professional accountability.
Legal advice given by a licensed Ukrainian lawyer carries professional accountability. If we give you incorrect legal advice negligently, there are professional consequences enforceable by НААУ. That accountability does not exist with unlicensed Bangladeshi agents, informal brokers, or unregistered "immigration consultants" operating without professional standing.
- We must not represent a client in a matter where we lack the competence to do so
- We must not take instructions that require us to assist in fraud or misrepresentation
- We must maintain client confidentiality except in narrowly defined legal exceptions
- We must keep client funds separate from practice operating funds
- We must not charge fees that are unconscionable relative to the work performed
- We must not have undisclosed conflicts of interest in any engagement
AML and Client Identity Verification
As a legal advisory practice, we are subject to Ukrainian anti-money laundering requirements. We conduct basic client identity verification before accepting engagement. We do not accept cash payments. We do not process payments through informal transfer channels that bypass standard financial system records.
We do not advise on irregular migration routes, smuggling networks, or how to remain in Ukraine without legal status. If a client asks us to help them remain in Ukraine outside legal channels, we decline. This is not negotiable.
Fee and Billing Standards
| Published fees | All service fees are published before engagement. No fee is charged that was not disclosed in the scope of work agreement. |
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| No referral fees | We do not pay or receive commissions for client referrals. We do not have financial relationships with Ukrainian employers, accommodation providers, or any third party connected to a client's case. |
| No success fees | We do not charge a supplementary fee on permit approval. The agreed fee is the total fee. |
| Scope change process | Additional work beyond agreed scope is priced in writing and requires your agreement before we proceed. |
| Refund policy | Services are refundable per the terms on our refund policy page. Assessment fees are non-refundable once the assessment is delivered. |
Data and Document Standards
Client documents are retained only for the duration of the engagement plus the statutory retention period under Ukrainian legal practice regulations. Documents are not shared with any third party beyond what is required for the specific service engaged. Originals are returned or destroyed on engagement conclusion and we confirm deletion to the client on request.