A Different Kind of Visa Guidance

DURIAN was built on a simple frustration: visa applicants are overwhelmed by bureaucratic requirements, misled by opaque agencies, and left without clear answers. We exist to change that — with radical transparency and education-first guidance.

Patricia Azevedo Visa Strategy Consultant
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Education Before Application

We believe visa applicants should understand every document in their package — what it demonstrates, why embassies care about it, and how to present it credibly. An applicant who understands their own case is always in a stronger position.

That's why every service we offer is framed as education and strategy guidance, not as a submission service or legal representation. We help you become the most prepared version of yourself before you walk into that appointment.

What We Do Differently

Unlike visa agencies that operate like black boxes, we explain why each document matters and what officers typically look for. Unlike immigration lawyers, we don't charge legal fees for non-legal guidance. And unlike government portals, we translate bureaucratic requirements into practical, human-readable strategy.

Our Commitment to Honesty

We will never promise you a visa approval. No one can make that promise honestly. What we promise is honest, thorough, evidence-based guidance on how to prepare the strongest application you can — and complete transparency about what we do and don't do.

Full Scope of Our Services

✅ We Provide

  • Document package review and gap analysis
  • Cover letter strategy and structure guidance
  • Travel itinerary structuring support
  • Financial proof review and presentation advice
  • Refusal letter analysis and reapplication strategy
  • 60-minute end-to-end strategy consultation calls
  • Educational resources and written guides

🚫 We Do NOT Provide

  • Legal advice or immigration legal services
  • Application submission on your behalf
  • Guarantees of visa approval
  • Representation before embassies or immigration authorities
  • Predictions about specific consular decisions
For immigration legal advice or representation, please consult a qualified immigration attorney in your jurisdiction. We are happy to discuss the difference and help you determine which you need.

Our Trust Commitments

Official Source Citations

All guidance is grounded in publicly available embassy, consulate, and government requirements — always cited.

Regularly Updated Content

Embassy requirements change. All our guides are reviewed quarterly and date-stamped so you always know how fresh the information is.

Named Consultant

No anonymous advice. Every piece of content and every consultation is provided by a named, accountable professional.

No Outcome Claims

We never publish success rates, approval statistics, or outcome promises. Consular decisions are not ours to predict.

Multilingual Service

We serve clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French — with cultural awareness for each community.

Clear Legal Boundaries

We maintain strict separation between educational guidance and legal advice. When in doubt, we tell you to consult a lawyer.

Ready to work together?

Start with a free 20-minute Visa Readiness Audit — no commitment required.

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