Post-study work - PR & settlement Questions

If you want to settle in Canada, study at a Designated Learning Institution, consider provinces such as Ontario or British Columbia where job prospects are better, and aim for a high IELTS or other English score to boost CRS points. Early planning usually makes the shift smoother.

Non-EU nationals who hold a temporary residence permit and have lived in Italy for about five years are typically eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit. International students who stay for only a year or two cannot apply for PR on that basis, so check the latest rules.

Permanent residence in Germany is officially called the Settlement Permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis). It is an unlimited residence permit that lets you live and work without regular renewals, though it is not citizenship. Graduates of German universities may qualify after meeting the conditions.

A BSc Nursing from Canada may help with immigration through programs like Express Entry, since registered nurses are in demand across many provinces. It is not a guarantee of PR, so check the official immigration rules and your own eligibility before you plan around it.

To get a German Settlement Permit, you typically need a qualifying residence permit, the required period of lawful residence, stable income, pension contributions, around B1 German where applicable, health insurance, suitable housing and a clean record. Requirements vary slightly by permit type, so check the official page.

No, studying an in-demand course does not automatically guarantee PR in Australia. Skilled migration uses occupation lists and visa-specific requirements, and a shortage occupation does not itself guarantee a visa. Treat course choice, employability and migration planning as three related but separate decisions.

New Zealand PR takes two stages. First earn a Resident Visa by claiming 6 points under the Skilled Migrant Category, then land a qualifying skilled job, and after 24 months on that visa, upgrade to an unrestricted Permanent Resident Visa by living in New Zealand 184 days in each year.

Accounting is not a category-based Express Entry occupation, but it can support a permanent residency application if you meet the eligibility requirements of programmes such as FSWP or CEC, or a Provincial Nominee Program. Approval depends on each programme's criteria, so check the official rules first.