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OH-Visas (Only Helix Visas)

How OH-Visas replaced manual workflows with a tailored, no-code app

Discover how OH-Visas streamlined visa operations for touring music artists using a custom Noloco–Airtable solution, saving 18–24 hours a week and reducing errors with role-based access, automation, and structured internal workflows.

  • 24hours saved per week
  • Travel & immigrationIndustry
  • Task management, Data management, Workflow automationUse cases

OH-Visas is a specialist agency that manages visa applications for touring music artists and their teams.

“We were looking for a smarter way to manage internal workflows - so we could grow without adding unnecessary complexity.”
Candra JohnsonOperations Manager

The Challenge

OH-Visas plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in the touring industry, ensuring artists and their teams get the visas they need to perform internationally.

As OH-Visas expanded, so did the volume and complexity of its back-office processing work. While the client-facing side of the business, including data capture and secure applicant information, remained well-handled via a separate, secure process, their internal systems for managing day-to-day operations needed a more scalable foundation.

  • Limited control over task visibility: All internal users accessed the same interface, regardless of role, which created distractions and inefficiencies.
  • Inconsistent data: With no defined structure, information was stored differently across records, making it hard to maintain accuracy at scale.
  • Manual workflows: Each visa type required a unique set of tasks — but everything had to be created from scratch.
  • Duplicate data entry: Critical information had to be copied across systems, increasing the risk of errors and wasting valuable time.

OH-Visas’ Noloco app on a tablet, with links to the knowledge library, applications, jobs and tasks

“With Noloco, we could shape the system around how our business actually runs. It felt like going from a messy spreadsheet to a proper software tool.”
Candra JohnsonOperations Manager

The Solution

Partnering with Noloco Certified Expert, Michael Unrath, OH-Visas built a custom internal tool powered by their existing Airtable base — but with far greater clarity, control, and automation.

  • Permissions-based access: Team members now only see the jobs and tasks relevant to their role - nothing more, nothing less.
  • Automated workflows: Creating a new visa job automatically generates the correct task set for that visa type.
  • Context-aware interface: Conditional visibility ensures users only see the fields and options that matter based on context.
  • Custom layouts by role: Admins and standard users each get a tailored interface designed for their specific responsibilities.

What once required a patchwork of manual steps is now seamless.

The OH-Visas app on a phone

“Michael knew exactly how to turn our vision into a working system. Thanks to him, we now have an Airtable–Noloco app that saves us all sorts of time and runs like clockwork.”
Candra JohnsonOperations Manager

Partner Spotlight: Michael Unrath

Michael Unrath is a certified Noloco partner who helps growing businesses streamline complex workflows using powerful, tailored Noloco solutions.

For OH-Visas, Michael transformed a patchwork of manual processes into a structured, role-specific system that sits seamlessly on top of their existing Airtable base.

His thoughtful approach and deep product expertise allowed the team to scale their visa operations with clarity, speed, and control. View Michael’s expert profile.

The Results

OH-Visas now operates with the structure, speed, and visibility their growing business demands - without compromising on flexibility.

  • 18–24 hours saved per week: With a team of six, the business saves an estimated 2 hours of admin time and 1–2 hours of communication overhead per person each week.
  • Cleaner, role-specific access: Cuts noise and helps the team stay focused on what matters.
  • Fewer mistakes, better data control: Less duplication, fewer errors, and clearer audit trails.
  • Smoother operations: Less chasing, clearer job statuses, and reduced internal check-ins have improved overall team coordination.

By leveraging the flexibility of Noloco’s powerful interface, OH-Visas has a backstage system that runs as smoothly as the tours they support.

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