Work after study
What each destination lets you do once the course ends, and what it asks of you.
- Canada Work after studyCanada PGWP Eligibility Changes: Public Colleges vs Universities and PALBefore paying a deposit, verify the exact DLI and programme on IRCC’s current PGWP guidance, check whether the programme is a degree or non-degree…
- Canada Work after studyCanada After Study: Provincial Nominee Programmes and Express EntryCompare the province’s current nomination streams, eligible occupations, job-offer requirements, work-experience rules and invitation process.
- Germany Work after study18-Month Job Seeker Visa Germany & Transitioning to an EU Blue CardThe 18-month post-study job-search permit is a temporary bridge to qualified employment, not permanent residence.
- Ireland Work after studyIreland Third Level Graduate Programme: Stamp 1G to Longer-Term Work Permission ExplainedEligible NFQ Level 8 graduates can generally receive up to 12 months under the programme.
- Netherlands Work after studyOrientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar) Netherlands: Rules, Application & Highly Skilled Migrant PathYou may qualify if, within the previous three years, you completed an eligible Dutch accredited bachelor’s or master’s programme, a qualifying…
- New Zealand Work after studyNew Zealand 3-Year Post-Study Work Visa & Green List Straight-to-Residence PathwaysA three-year Post-Study Work Visa is not automatic for every Level 7–9 qualification.
- Singapore Work after studySingapore Employment Pass (EP) & COMPASS Framework: Post-Study Work RulesFor an Employment Pass (EP), the candidate must first meet the qualifying salary for their age and sector and, unless exempt, pass the COMPASS…
- United Arab Emirates Work after studyUAE Student Visa Sponsorship & 10-Year Golden Visa Eligibility for University GraduatesSome high-performing graduates can qualify for a 10-year UAE Golden Residency, but the rules differ for graduates of UAE universities and graduates…
- United Kingdom Work after studyGraduate Route Visa (PSW) Rules: Transitioning to a Skilled Worker Visa in the UKThe Graduate Route allows eligible international students to remain in the UK after successfully completing an eligible course.
- United States Work after studyOPT & STEM OPT Extension Rules: Form I-983, E-Verify & Cap-Exempt H-1B AlternativesMost eligible F-1 students may receive up to 12 months of OPT per higher educational level.
- France Work after studyPost-Study Work Visa (APS/RECE) & Talent Passport Pathways in France for IndiansA qualifying graduate may apply for a one-year job-search/business-creation residence permit after completing an eligible French qualification at…
- Sweden Work after studyCost of Studying in Sweden & 12-Month Job Seeker Residence Permit After GraduationFor 2026 applications, the Swedish Migration Agency lists a maintenance requirement of at least SEK 10,656 per month for a student residence permit…