Permanent Residency

Applicants interested in a PR in UAE, can apply for the same, provided they satisfy one of the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

• If purusing higher education in a UAE based institute 
• Own a property in the country 
• Are a child, spouse, maid or parent of a UAE citizen or a relative of the same
• Made a investment worth a significant sum of money 
• Have a full-time job in the country under a private or Government company or agency 

Yes, IELTS is required for Canada Permanent Residency (PR), if you are applying through Express entry or PNP. However, IELTS is not the only exam for this.  TCF Canada, PTE Core, and CELPIP general are some good alternatives of IELTS exam for Canadian PR.

Yes, international students pursuing their higher studies from an US-based institution can go on to attain permanent residency (PR), also called a green card, in the United States.

To obtain a green card, students studying on an F1 visa (student visa), have to apply for an OPT or STEM OPT Extension followed by an H1B visa (post-study employment visa), for which they must attain a job offer from a recognised organisation in the United States.

H-1 B Visa holders are then eligible to apply for the Green Card.

Check out: F1 Student Visa to USA Green Card, for a more detailed description of the same.

Pursuing an MBA in New Zealand can help you secure Permanent Residency (PR). After completing the MBA, students can apply for a post-study work visa and gain skilled employment. This will help them become eligible for PR under the Skilled Migrant Category. It is important that students meet the required points and other immigration criteria.

Yes, international students can apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Italy, after living a minimum of five years in the country.

Students can then opt to apply for either a temporary PR or a permanent one.

The fascinating thing about Italy's PR system is students can also apply for the citizenship of the country, after living a minimum of five years on a temporary residence permit, followed by another five years on the permanent residence permit.

Canada generally offers a more straightforward path to PR through its point-based immigration system, which favors skilled workers and international graduates. On the other hand,  Germany also provides clear routes to PR, especially for those who study and work there, but the process may involve more specific requirements.

No, you cannot buy permanent residency in Germany by simply purchasing property. However, if you invest in a business that contributes to the German economy and meet other requirements, you may be eligible for a residence permit, which can lead to PR.

Generally, you need to work in Germany for at least five years to qualify for permanent residency. However, if you've studied in Germany, this period can be reduced. For instance, after completing your studies and working for two years in a relevant job, you may be eligible for PR.

If you've completed higher education or vocational training in Germany and then worked for two years in a skilled job, you can apply for a settlement permit. You also need to have paid into the pension system for 24 months and have B1-level German language skills.