All post-study work rights side-by-side. Duration, salary requirements, work restrictions, and the realistic PR pathway for each country.
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💡 Key Facts to Know
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Canada PGWP length equals your program length — a 1-year program gets 1-year PGWP. A 2-year program gets 3-year PGWP. Choose program length strategically.
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UK Graduate Route does not require a job offer — you can arrive and then look. Germany's 18-month extension similarly has no employer sponsorship requirement during the search period.
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Australia 485 Sub-Class 482 can be extended in 2-year increments for certain occupations on the Skills in Demand list — regional Australia study can qualify for longer initial 485 visas.
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Germany Blue Card is the fastest route to EU permanent residency after India — PR achievable in 21 months with B1 German, compared to UK's 5-year route to ILR.
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