What are the visa options for PR countries for someone with my profile in Ireland/New Zealand for a Master's?
You have strong pathways to permanent residency (PR) in Germany, Ireland, France, and New Zealand with your BTech degree and 10 years of work experience.
- Germany: After your master's, you can get an 18-month post-study work visa to find a job. Once employed in a relevant field, you may qualify for the EU Blue Card, which can lead to PR.
- Ireland: A master's graduate can stay up to 24 months on the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) to seek work. Securing a Critical Skills Employment Permit may allow you to apply for PR after two years.
- France: You can stay up to 12 months post-graduation on a Temporary Resident Permit (APS) to find work or start a business. With a job, you may be eligible for the Talent Passport permit, leading toward PR.
- New Zealand: Post-study work visas allow up to three years of work after your master's, depending on your qualification and location. Relevant work experience can make you eligible for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, a direct PR pathway.
Visa rules and PR requirements are subject to change and vary by country.
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