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UK Post-study work - PR & settlement

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How many years will it take me to get Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK after coming as a student?

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There is no route from a UK student visa straight to Indefinite Leave to Remain: Student and Graduate visa time does not normally count, so you would need to switch to a work visa such as Skilled Worker, which typically takes about 5 years. Check current Home Office rules.

What country should I consider as a backup option for studying abroad, if I'm unable to study in the USA, and I'm looking for high-quality education, multicultural environment, strong post-study work opportunities, and clear pathways to permanent residency?

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Canada is your best backup option if you cannot study in the USA. It offers globally ranked universities, a genuinely diverse student population, a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years, and an Express Entry system that directly rewards a Canadian degree and Canadian work experience with permanent residency.

Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a bachelor's graduate applying to UK or Germany and no backlogs?

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Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a BTech graduate in Computer Science applying to UK or Germany and no backlogs?

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Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a BTech graduate in Computer Science applying to UK?

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Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a graduate in Business Analysis applying to UK or Canada with 4 years of work experience?

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Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a BMS graduate in Business Analytics?

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Which countries offer the best PR pathway for a BSc graduate in Clinical Sciences applying to Germany or UK with 3 years of work experience and no backlogs?

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All Questions (74)

What is the minimum duration required to get permanent residence after studies abroad in UK/Australia for a Master's?

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What are the chances and ease of settling down in Ireland compared to the UK for a PhD?

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Do Indian LLB graduates need an LLM abroad to work as lawyers in countries like the UK or Canada?

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How easy will it be for me to shift to the UK after completing my master's in another country?

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Does pursuing MBBS in India followed by the USMLE route offer good chances of settling abroad long term?

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How would the UK's plan to extend the wait for permanent residency from five to ten years affect Indian immigrants?

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Can you help me with confusion about whether to settle abroad after studies or return to India?

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Is it possible to apply for PR in the UK after bachelors and work experience?

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Is it possible to open a shop and do business after getting citizenship abroad in UK/New Zealand?

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What are the future career and settlement options after studying abroad in UK/Australia for a Master's?

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Is Ireland a better fit than the UK for masters in management in terms of job market and permanent residency?

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After working in the UK for one and a half years post-study, what are the chances of getting further job opportunities or permanent residency?

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After my study or work visa, can I apply for permanent residency in the country where I study in UK/UAE for a PhD?

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After completing studies abroad, can I apply for permanent residency or do I have to return to India in UK/Germany for a Master's/PhD?

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After completing post-study work in the UK, can I work in another country like Australia or New Zealand with a UK degree?

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After completing my studies abroad, can I settle there permanently in UK/New Zealand?

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After completing masters, can I settle abroad if I get a good job opportunity in UK/Ireland?

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After completing my master's, should I plan to return to India or look for PR abroad in UK/Australia?

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Is there a possibility of getting a permanent visa to work and settle abroad in UK for a Master's?

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If I come back to India after studying in the UK, can I practice as a psychologist in India after getting a license there?

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