In addition to international students who want to invest in their careers by studying abroad, there are also students who want to continue their life in the country they go for studying abroad. Sometimes they go there just with the dream of living in that country, and sometimes the students continue to live there because the country they study in is very popular. Well, do you know the countries where you can get a work permit after completing your education and what are the necessary conditions?
ENGLAND
England is one of the most important countries that come to mind when it comes to university education abroad. It is possible to obtain a residence and work permit for 2 years after completing your undergraduate or graduate education in the UK, and for 3 years after completing your doctoral education.
In order to obtain a residence and work permit after university education, you must apply for a Graduate Visa. The graduate visa starts from the day your application is approved and it is not possible to extend the duration of the graduate visa. If you want to stay in the UK for a longer period, you will need to switch to a different visa when your visa expires.
An online application for a graduate visa is made. You have the right to stay in the UK until your application is concluded. The Graduate Visa is a type of non-sponsored visa. Therefore, you do not need a job offer in the UK in order to have a graduate visa.
In order to apply for a Graduate Visa, you must have certain criteria. These criteria are;
• You must be in the UK.
• You must have a student visa or a TIER 4 student visa.
• You must have completed your undergraduate, postgraduate, or another eligible program in the UK.
With the Graduate Visa you can:
• You can search for a job.
• You can work in many jobs.
• You can work as a volunteer.
• You can travel abroad.
CANADA
Canada is home to many international students, thanks to the high quality of education and well-being of life. The Canadian government offers many opportunities for international students to stay in the country after their studies.
If you want to participate in a research program or become a lecturer at the end of your doctoral education, the government offers you financial support in this regard.
If you have graduated from a university in Canada, you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) valid for 3 years. In order to obtain a PGWP, you must meet certain criteria.
• You must have a valid student visa.
• You must graduate from a training program of at least 8 months.
• You must have completed your undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral education in Canada.
• You must have applied for a work permit 180 days before your final grades are announced.
AUSTRALIA
The quality education provided in Australia ensures that the country is frequently preferred by international students. While studying in Australia, you can have a work permit of 20 hours per week. After graduation, you have the opportunity to work in the country. The visa you can apply for is the Temporary Graduate Visa. There are 2 different types of this visa.
• Graduate Work Stream: It is for graduating international students. With this visa, you have the right to temporarily live and work in Australia. Usually, the duration is 18 months.
• Post-Study Work Stream: This visa type is also for international students who have graduated. Visa duration varies between 2-4 years.
To apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa;
• The duration of the education you graduate must be 2 years.
• You must have applied for a visa within at least 6 months after graduation.
• You must submit your current language test results, which are required.
AMERICA
America is the country with the largest international student population in the world. You have the opportunity to have high-standard education at prestigious universities. If you want to work in the USA after completing your education, you must apply for an OPT visa. Thanks to the OPT visa, you have a work permit in your own branch for 29 months. The work permit is 2 years for STEM graduates and 1 year for other fields. The criteria you need to have for the OPT visa;
• You must have applied for an OPT visa within at least 60 days of graduation.
• You must have an F-1 student visa.
GERMANY
Post-graduate career opportunities in Germany are very rich and the unemployment rate is low. Finding a job is much easier for those who can speak German. For this reason, learning German during your education will give you a great advantage.
After completing your university education in Germany, you have the opportunity to obtain a residence and work permit for 18 months. If you find a job and start working within this period, you can extend the duration of your residence and work permit.
