Post-study work options
| Country | Post-study work route | Route to permanent residency |
|---|---|---|
| USA | OPT 12 months, +24 months for STEM degrees | H-1B (lottery), then employer-sponsored green card; long waits |
| Canada | PGWP, up to 3 years depending on the program | Express Entry / Provincial Nominee Programs — points based |
| UK | Graduate Route (confirm the current length) | Skilled Worker visa, then settlement after 5 years |
| Germany | 18-month residence permit to seek work | EU Blue Card, then settlement (faster with German language) |
| Australia | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), 2–4 years | Skilled migration, points based |
| Netherlands | Orientation year (zoekjaar) | Highly skilled migrant route, then permanent residence |
| Japan / South Korea | Job-hunting visas after graduation | Work visas; long-term residency with time and language |
Immigration rules change frequently and sometimes with little notice. Treat this as a map of what exists, and verify each route on the official site while you are still choosing a country.
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