Is my daughter planning to settle down abroad with permanent residency or just study in Singapore/USA for a Master's?
It depends on your daughter’s long-term goals. If she wants to settle abroad with permanent residency (PR), both Singapore and the USA offer pathways for international students to transition from study to PR, but the processes and timelines are different.
- Singapore: After a Master's, she would need to secure a job and work for 2 - 3 years before applying for PR through the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) scheme.
- USA: After graduation, she can work on a post-study work visa (such as H-1B) and may later be sponsored by an employer for a green card. This process can take several years and is competitive.
If your daughter is considering PR, she should plan her studies and career steps accordingly.
Planning to settle in Singapore after your master's?
PR pathways, timelines and which countries make it easier. Honest guidance.
More Post-study work questions
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
- What are the career prospects in Singapore after completing an MPH at NUS as an Indian student?
- Which master's course suits a Supply Chain Management graduate planning to study in Canada?
- After completing my studies, can I stay back in Ireland and apply for permanent residency for a Master's/Bachelor's?
- Can an Indian student get a job in Germany after a master's without prior work experience, especially with good German skills?
- How good is the post masters job market in the UK and Europe for Indian students, especially after an MSc in Finance?
- Is the negativity about Germany's job market for Indian students accurate, or does effort make the real difference?
- What are the differences in career opportunities and PR options between Germany and Canada?
More Singapore questions
- Other than Canada and Netherlands, are there better countries to study science and technology in Germany/Singapore?
- What are the chances of getting a conditional offer letter requiring IELTS even if I have a good 12th standard score?
- Which universities in the USA offer MS Engineering Management for a B.Tech Automotive Engineering graduate, Duolingo 120 and ₹80 lakhs budget?
- Which country do you think is better for my management course abroad?
- Is it possible to pursue a master's in artificial intelligence and machine learning abroad in Ireland/Singapore?
- Can you track an Employment Pass application on the MOM portal when your employer files it?
- Can I apply for an education loan up to 30 to 35 lakhs or 30 to 40 lakhs budget?
- What are the visa application chances and procedures for USA compared to Australia?