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Work Visas

Are you eligible for a post study Work Visa in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada?

Upon successful completion of your tertiary qualification in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, you might be eligible for the grant of a post study work visa of 1-3 years duration, depending upon the level of qualification, duration, program of study, etc. The rules for the post study work visas or permits are quite different for New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

If your goal is to become a "permanent residence" of that country, the post-study work visas will give you the right opportunity to work towards and achieve it by finding a job relevant to your qualification and occupation. Over time, it could lead you towards skilled job offers with higher salaries that meet the minimum eligibility threshold.

If eligible, your partner/spouse and dependent children could also be granted relevant visas along with you as a family unit.

Are you eligible for a skilled work visa in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada?

New Zealand, Australia, and Canada have different types of work visas for skilled migrants, if you hold a valid employment offer, and are suitably qualified. Different work visa policies and regulations would apply for New Zealand, Australia, and Canada

For the grant of such skilled work visas in New Zealand, Australia, or Canada, the employers first need to get approval from the local immigration department, including passing the labour market check (unless there is an exemption). If eligible, your partner/spouse and dependent children could also be granted relevant visas along with you as a family unit.

Are you eligible for a work visa as partner/spouse of a Citizen or Permanent Resident?

If you are the partner/spouse of a Citizen or Permanent Resident of New Zealand, Australia, or Canada, you might be eligible for the grant of a work visa under the partnership policy.

To be granted such a work visa, you must be living together in a genuine, stable, and credible relationship as a couple, and be able to provide substantial evidence in support of your partnership claims. Such a work visa would normally allow you to work in any occupation for any employer for a specific duration of time.

Are you eligible for a Working Holiday visa in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada?

The objective of working holiday visa is to allow young citizens from approved countries to take an extended holiday of 6-12 months while being able to work in casual jobs to fund their travel costs

These visas are meant for young citizens from approved countries who are under 30 years of age (or 35 years for some countries) to travel and have an international experience in New Zealand, Australia, or Canada.