Full-time study at a registered Australian institution.
4 – 8 weeks Maximum length of course + 2 months Pending — see notesView Details Work and travel for up to 12 months, with regional work extensions.
2 – 4 weeks Up to 12 months (extendable to 3 years for second/third visa) Pending — see notesView Details Temporary Graduate
Australia
Work Stay and work in Australia after finishing your studies.
4 – 6 months (varies by stream) 2 – 6 years depending on qualification level Pending — see notesView Details Skilled Independent
Australia
Skilled Points-tested skilled migration with no sponsor or nominator.
6 – 12 months (varies by invitation order) Permanent Pending — see notesView Details Skilled Nominated
Australia
Skilled Points-tested skilled migration nominated by a state or territory.
6 – 12 months Permanent Pending — see notesView Details Skilled Work Regional
Australia
Skilled Skilled migration to regional Australia with a pathway to PR.
View Details Temporary Skill Shortage
Australia
Work Employer-sponsored work for occupations in demand.
View Details Allows study at a designated learning institution.
4 – 8 weeks (varies by applicant country of residence) Duration of study program + 90 days Pending — see notesView Details Post-Graduation Work Permit
Canada
Work Open work permit after graduating from an eligible program.
4 – 8 weeks Duration of study program (up to 3 years for 2+ year programs) Pending — see notesView Details Points-based system for skilled workers (FSW, CEC, FST).
6 months (IRCC target from complete application) Permanent Pending — see notesView Details Provincial Nominee Program
Canada
Skilled Nomination by a province or territory for permanent residence.
View Details International Experience Canada
Canada
Working holiday Working holiday-style permits for youth from partner countries.
View Details Student visa
United Kingdom
Study Study at an accredited UK education provider.
View Details Skilled Worker
United Kingdom
Work Work for an approved UK sponsor in an eligible occupation.
View Details Graduate visa
United Kingdom
Work Stay in the UK to work after completing a degree.
View Details Health and Care Worker
United Kingdom
Work Faster visa route for health and adult social care roles.
View Details Youth Mobility Scheme
United Kingdom
Working holiday Two-year working holiday for young people from partner countries.
View Details Full-time study at an SEVP-approved school.
4 – 8 weeks (varies by consular appointment availability) Duration of course + Optional Practical Training (OPT) N/AView Details H-1B Specialty Occupation
United States
Work Employer-sponsored visa for specialty occupation roles.
Source pending — see notes Up to 6 years (3-year initial period + 3-year extension) N/A (lottery-based selection)View Details J-1 Exchange Visitor
United States
Work Work-and-study exchange program for students and professionals.
Source pending Program duration (varies by category — typically weeks to years) N/AView Details L-1 Intracompany Transferee
United States
Work Transfer within a company to a US office in a managerial or specialised role.
Source pending Up to 7 years (L-1A, managerial/executive) or 5 years (L-1B, specialized knowledge) N/AView Details OPT / STEM OPT
United States
Work Optional Practical Training after completing an F-1 degree.
90 days (USCIS target from receipt); EAD card typically arrives within 2–3 months 12 months (standard OPT) + 24 months (STEM OPT extension for qualifying STEM degrees at approved institutions) = up to 3 years total N/AView Details Study at a recognised Irish education provider.
View Details Third-level graduate work permission after completing studies.
View Details Working Holiday / Youth Mobility
Ireland
Working holiday Working holiday agreements with partner countries.
View Details Critical Skills Employment Permit
Ireland
Skilled Fast-track permit for occupations on the critical skills list.
View Details Study or preparatory course at a German university.
4 – 8 weeks Course duration 80%View Details Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a job offer.
View Details Skilled Worker visa
Germany
Work Residence permit for qualified workers with recognised qualifications.
View Details One-year working holiday for young people from partner countries.
2 – 4 weeks Up to 12 months 75%View Details Look for a job in Germany for up to 6 months.
2 – 6 weeks Up to 6 months 70%View Details Family Reunion Visa
Germany
Family Join your spouse or family member in Germany.
8 – 12 weeks 1 – 3 years 90%View Details Study at a Dutch higher education institution.
View Details Highly Skilled Migrant
Netherlands
Skilled Employer-sponsored residence permit for skilled migrants.
View Details Orientation Year
Netherlands
Work Search year after graduating from a Dutch or eligible foreign university.
View Details Working Holiday
Netherlands
Working holiday Working holiday arrangements with partner countries.
View Details Study at a Belgian higher education institution.
View Details Combined work and residence permit for employed workers.
View Details Working holiday agreements with partner countries.
View Details Study at a French higher education institution.
View Details Multi-year residence permit for highly skilled workers and researchers.
View Details Working holiday visa for young people from partner countries.
View Details Study at a Spanish education institution.
View Details Work permit for employed workers with a job offer.
View Details Working holiday agreements with partner countries.
View Details Study at a registered Singapore institution.
View Details For professionals, managers and executives with a job offer.
View Details For mid-level skilled workers with a job offer.
View Details Training Employment Pass
Singapore
Work For short-term practical training in a Singapore company.
View Details D-2 Student visa
South Korea
Study Degree-seeking study at a Korean university.
View Details D-4 Language Training
South Korea
Study Language training at a Korean institute.
View Details Employer-sponsored work in an eligible occupation.
View Details H-1 Working Holiday
South Korea
Working holiday Working holiday visa for young people from partner countries.
View Details Study at a Japanese university or language school.
View Details Engineer / Specialist in Humanities
Japan
Work Work visa for professional and technical roles.
View Details Working holiday for young people from partner countries.
View Details Technical Intern Training
Japan
Work Training program for specific industries.
View Details Study at a New Zealand education provider.
View Details Post-Study Work visa
New Zealand
Work Work in New Zealand after completing a qualification.
View Details Skilled Migrant Category
New Zealand
Skilled Points-based skilled residence pathway.
View Details Working Holiday
New Zealand
Working holiday Working holiday visa for young people from partner countries.
View Details Study at a Norwegian university or university college.
View Details Residence permit for qualified workers with a job offer.
View Details Six-month residence permit to look for work.
View Details Study at a Swedish higher education institution.
View Details Work permit for employment with a Swedish employer.
View Details Residence permit to look for work or explore business ideas.
View Details Study at a Danish education institution.
View Details Work permit for occupations in shortage in Denmark.
View Details Work permit for highly paid job offers.
View Details Study at a Finnish education institution.
View Details Work-based residence permit
Finland
Work Residence permit for employed workers with a job offer.
View Details Specialist residence permit
Finland
Skilled For specialists, researchers and experts.
View Details Study at a Swiss university or recognised institution.
View Details Residence Permit B (L) — Worker
Switzerland
Work Residence permit for employed workers with a job offer.
View Details EU/EFTA mobility
Switzerland
Work Free movement for EU/EFTA nationals with a job offer.
View Details Student visa
United Arab Emirates
Study Residence visa sponsored by a UAE university.
View Details Employment visa
United Arab Emirates
Work Employer-sponsored work visa and residence.
View Details Green Visa
United Arab Emirates
Skilled Self-sponsored five-year residence for skilled workers.
View Details