Work visa holders are eligible to apply permanent residency if they meet certain requirements:
United Kingdom
- Working in UK for 5 years
- Apply in UK before the temporary visa expired
- For applicants aged between 18 to 65, they need ESOL level 3 and pass in short English test
Canada
With valid work permit (12 months or more), you can score additional points for skill migration:
- Arranged employment: +10 -15 points
- Worked for more than 1 year in Canada: +5 points
Current Passing mark for skill migration is 67
United States
You can apply immigration through employment and adjust to permanent resident status after your visa number becomes available.
- Employer obtains the Labor Certification, to prove the short of demand of the occupation
- Employer filed Petition for Alien Worker
- Adjust residence status
Australia
Path A: Migration through Employment Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Working in Australia for 2 years
- Sponsored by current employer
- Occupation on Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL)
Path B: Migration through General Skill Migration Program
- You can score additional 10 points if you have worked in Australia for at least 12 months
Current passing mark: 120