VFS Global’s ETM arm partners with Rayad Group to launch AI-powered immigration advisory services across major Indian cities, addressing rising demand for global migration solutions.
New Delhi: VFS Global’s Education, Trade & Migration (ETM) division has announced a strategic partnership with global immigration consultancy Rayad Group to deliver enhanced immigration advisory services in India. The collaboration enables residents to access expert-led migration solutions at VFS Global centres located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.
At the core of this initiative is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence that integrates advanced Generative AI technology with best-in-class legal and compliance expertise. This innovation-led model is designed to simplify complex migration journeys and empower clients with clear, compliant, and personalised advisory support.
As global immigration laws become increasingly complex, there is a growing need for trusted guidance. Through this collaboration, Indian residents can now tap into a vast network of seasoned immigration, tax, and legal professionals with proven experience in navigating international migration processes.
The comprehensive suite of services offered includes skill assessments, digital document verification (DDV), and streamlined pathways for employment-based, investment-led, and citizenship-by-investment migration. VFS ETM’s offerings are engineered to meet national policy requirements while easing the administrative burden on institutions and applicants alike.
Founded in 1994, Rayad Group is a recognised leader in global immigration and legal consulting. With partnerships in 45 countries and affiliations with 25 Citizenship by Investment programmes, including the UAE Golden Visa and the U.S. EB-5 visa, Rayad brings deep cross-border expertise to the Indian market.
Yummi Talwar, COO – South Asia, VFS Global, said, “Our partnership with Rayad Group reflects our joint mission to provide secure, seamless, and forward-thinking immigration advisory services. We aim to deliver tailored migration strategies that align with evolving regulatory frameworks.”
Rayad Kamal Ayub, Managing Director of Rayad Group, noted, “India’s position as a global immigration hub is rapidly evolving. This partnership arrives at a pivotal moment, especially with high interest in the U.S. ‘Gold Card’ programme and UAE Golden Visas among affluent Indian families.”
With this collaboration, VFS Global reinforces its leadership in secure mobility services. Operating over 3,800 centres across 158 countries and having processed 461 million applications, VFS continues to set global benchmarks in trusted immigration support.
