Several countries offer pathways to permanent residency (PR) for international students after completing their studies. Canada provides the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), allowing graduates to gain work experience and transition to PR through programs like Express Entry. Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) enables students to work and eventually apply for PR via skilled migration routes.
Germany permits graduates to extend their residence permit for 18 months to seek employment, with PR eligibility after two years of work. New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa offers a similar route, while the UK’s Graduate Visa allows two years to find skilled work, contributing to PR eligibility.
