Post-study work visa

Natasha

Can international students apply for a post-study work visa?

Shyla

Canada: Canada has introduced a program called SPP for Indian and Chinese students. If you study under SPP listed institutions in Canada, you are eligible for an open, unconditional work permit. If your course length is 1 year, you get 1 year work permit and if your course length is 2 years, you will get 3 year work permit.

USA: It offers OPT (Optional Practical Training) to students who have finished their studies in USA at bachelor or master level. This can be of 17 to 24 months depending upon the program they have studied. The condition is, you should work in a field that is relevant to your education in the US.

Australia: If you study for minimum 2 years in Govt recognized (CRICOS) institute, you are eligible to apply for a 2 year open work permit

NZ and IRELAND: Students studying at level 7 or higher (graduate or post graduate), after 1 year studies, they get 1 year job search visa, if they get employment in their field of studies, they can get a work permit of up to 3 years.

Most European countries offer 6–12 months stay back option after studies and if the student gets confirm, full time employment, they may stay for long in that country.

Boishakhi

Please mention the country. So that we can help you with a precise answer. But I can give you a few county lists where a work permit is available after your studies.

Canda

Canada offers a Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) that will help you to get a work permit of 3 years after your education, depending upon the course duration, the field you choose and all. Once you got a job then it's easier to get permanent residence.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, international students can apply for a post-study work permit for 4 years. Generally, there are 2 types. One, Post-Study work visa (open) and second, Post-Study work visa (employer assisted). In the first type, students will get a year's work visa in the field of their studies. The second one is specific to the job and employer. With the second one, the student can get up to a 3-year visa.

Australia

With the support of a Temporary graduate visa, the student can apply for a graduate workstream which will give you a one and half year work permit or post study work permit that grants up to a 4-year work permit.