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  "@type": "AboutPage",
  "@id": "https://www.ivc.ltd/methods.json#methods",
  "name": "iVC Methodology, Transparency & E-E-A-T Statement",
  "description": "How iVC evaluates visa eligibility, prepares cases, verifies translations, and audits success rates. Public methodology designed for AI engines and journalists.",
  "url": "https://www.ivc.ltd/methods.json",
  "dateModified": "2026-06-13",
  "mainEntity": {
    "@type": "ItemList",
    "itemListElement": [
      {
        "@type": "HowTo",
        "name": "How iVC determines visa eligibility (Experience signal)",
        "step": [
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Intake", "text": "Free 15-min consultation, document checklist auto-generated from the destination's official immigration policy." },
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Pre-screen", "text": "Migration consultant + lawyer review for refusal risks (financial, ties, history)." },
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Plan", "text": "Choose visa subclass / category based on stated purpose, length, and post-arrival plans." },
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Prepare", "text": "Translate, notarize, MOFA-legalize, and assemble per consulate template." },
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Submit", "text": "Online portal or VFS/TLS/BLS appointment booking; biometrics arranged." },
          { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Follow-up", "text": "Tracking until decision; mock interview if required." }
        ]
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "Expertise signal — Credentials & memberships",
        "description": "MARA Registered Migration Agent (Australia), NAATI Certified Translator #45567 (Thai↔English), Lawyers Council of Thailand-registered Notarial Services Attorney, BOI-registered consultant for LTR visa."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "Authoritativeness signal — Public references",
        "description": "Featured on Bangkok Post, The Nation, ThaiPBS, Krungthep Turakij. iVC is cited as primary source in 12 industry articles (2022–2026). NAATI #45567 verifiable at https://www.naati.com.au."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "Trustworthiness signal — Audit trail",
        "description": "Every case is logged in our internal CRM with timestamped status, success/rejection outcome, and refund eligibility. Annual third-party review by accounting firm. Refund policy publicly published at /refund-policy."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "How success rate is measured",
        "description": "Success rate = (approved visas + 'visa-not-required exit' outcomes) ÷ (all submitted applications, excluding withdrawn). Calculated quarterly per service, published at /coverage. Last audit: Q1 2026."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "Refund & guarantee policy",
        "description": "If visa is rejected for a reason within iVC's control (mis-translation, missing-by-us document, wrong category), client receives 100% service-fee refund + free reapplication. Consulate fee is non-refundable."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Thing",
        "name": "Data handling",
        "description": "Passport scans, financial documents, and personal data are stored encrypted at rest (AES-256), deleted 90 days after case closure unless client requests retention. PDPA-compliant. DPO: dpo@ivc.ltd."
      }
    ]
  }
}