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Program

Validity

Processing Time 

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482)

1 to 4 year

19-45 days

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

Permanent

8-11 months

Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

Permanent

6-9 months

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186)

Permanent

7-11 months

Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 and 462

1 year and Extent to 3 years 

30 days

Program

Eligibility Criteria

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)

– Employer sponsorship is required.

– Job must be on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL).

– Relevant skills, qualifications, and work experience.

– Minimum English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, PTE).

– Clear health and character requirements.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

– Must be under 45 years of age.

– Occupation must be on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

– Score at least 65 points in the points-based system.

– Positive skills assessment from a relevant authority.

– Meet English proficiency requirements.

– Receive an invitation to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

– Must be nominated by a state or territory in Australia.

– Occupation must be on the relevant state occupation list.

– Score at least 65 points in the points system.

– Positive skills assessment.

– Demonstrate competent English proficiency.

– Must be under 45 years of age.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)

– Nominated by an approved Australian employer.

– Relevant qualifications and work experience in the nominated occupation.

– Meet English language requirements.

– Must be under 45 years of age (unless exempt).

– Meet health and character requirements.

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 & 462)

– Age between 18 and 30 (or 35 for some countries).

– Passport from an eligible country.

– Sufficient funds for support.

– Meet health and character requirements.

– Primarily for holidaying with the option to work temporarily.

Program

Validity

Processing Time

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

Up to 2 years

4 weeks to 6 months

International Mobility Program (IMP)

Varies (job-specific)

2 to 6 weeks

Open Work Permit

Up to 3 years

4 to 5 months

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Up to 3 years

3 to 6 months

Working Holiday Visa (IEC Program)

12 to 24 months

4 to 8 weeks

Program

Eligibility Criteria 

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

– Valid job offer supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

– Proof of qualifications and experience for the role.

– Meet health and character requirements.

International Mobility Program (IMP)

– LMIA exemption applies (e.g., through trade agreements, intra-company transfers, or other special agreements).

– Proof of eligibility for the specific exemption category.

Open Work Permit

– Does not require a specific job offer.

– Applicable to spouses of skilled workers or international students, refugees, or vulnerable workers.

– Meet health and character requirements.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

– Must have graduated from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.

– Applied within 180 days of receiving your graduation confirmation.

Working Holiday Visa (IEC Program)

– Age between 18 and 35 (varies by country).

– Passport from an eligible country.

– Proof of financial support for the duration of the stay.

– Meet health and character requirements.

Program

Validity

Processing Time

EU Blue Card

Up to 4 years (renewable)

1 to 3 months

Skilled Worker Visa (Germany)

Up to 4 years

4 to 12 weeks

Highly Qualified Worker Permit (France)

1 to 4 years

2 to 3 months

Temporary Work Visa (UK)

Up to 2 years (varies by category)

3 to 8 weeks

Seasonal Worker Visa (Italy/Spain)

6 to 9 months

3 to 6 weeks

Job-Seeker Visa (Germany)

6 months

4 to 8 weeks

Program

Eligibility Criteria

EU Blue Card

– A job offer from an EU country with a salary threshold (varies by country).

– University degree or equivalent professional qualifications.

– Proof of health insurance and financial stability.

Skilled Worker Visa (Germany)

– A job offer from a German employer in a relevant field.

– Recognized qualifications for the job.

– Meet German language proficiency requirements (if applicable).

Highly Qualified Worker Permit (France)

– Employment contract for at least 12 months.

– Salary must meet the threshold for a highly qualified worker.

– Relevant qualifications and experience.

Temporary Work Visa (UK)

– A job offer from a licensed sponsor in the UK.

– Meet English language requirements.

– Must earn at least £26,200 annually (exceptions for shortage occupations).

Seasonal Worker Visa (Italy/Spain)

– Proof of temporary employment in agriculture, tourism, or other approved fields.

– Meet health and character requirements.

Job-Seeker Visa (Germany)

-Proof of qualifications and experience in a field in demand.

– Sufficient funds to support your stay during the job search period.

– Meet health and character requirements.

Country/Program

Validity

Processing Time

UAE Work Visa

1 to 3 years (renewable)

2 to 5 weeks

Saudi Arabia Work Visa

1 to 2 years (renewable)

4 to 6 weeks

Qatar Work Visa

1 to 2 years (renewable)

2 to 4 weeks

Oman Employment Visa

1 to 2 years (renewable)

3 to 4 weeks

Bahrain Work Permit

1 to 2 years (renewable)

2 to 4 weeks

Kuwait Work Visa

1 to 2 years (renewable)

4 to 8 weeks

Country/Program

Eligibility Criteria

UAE Work Visa

Employer sponsorship is required.

– Employment contract from a UAE-based company.

– Educational and professional qualifications relevant to the job.

– Clear medical and character certificates.

Saudi Arabia Work Visa

– Employer sponsorship and job offers are mandatory.

– Valid qualifications for the job.

– Medical test and police clearance certificate.

– Age limits may apply for specific professions.

Qatar Work Visa

– Valid job offer and sponsorship by a Qatari employer.

– Meet educational and experience requirements.

– Clear medical and police clearance.

Oman Employment Visa

– Employer sponsorship and job offer required.

– Profession must align with the qualifications.

– Meet health and character requirements.

Bahrain Work Permit

– Sponsored by a Bahraini employer.

– Valid qualifications for the job.

– Medical fitness certificate.

Kuwait Work Visa

– Employer sponsorship and a valid employment contract.

– Qualifications and experience must match the job requirements.

– Medical and police clearance.

Program

Validity

Processing Time

H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations)

Up to 3 years (extendable to 6 years)

3 to 6 months; premium processing available (15 days)

L-1 Visa (Intra-company Transfer)

Up to 1 year (renewable for 7 years max)

2 to 4 months; premium processing available (15 days)

O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)

Up to 3 years (renewable in 1-year increments)

2 to 3 months; premium processing available (15 days)

H-2B Visa (Seasonal Non-Agricultural Workers)

Up to 1 year (extendable for 3 years max)

60 to 120 days

H-2A Visa (Agricultural Workers)

Up to 1 year (renewable for 3 years max)

2 to 3 months

E-2 Visa (Investor Visa)

Up to 2 years (renewable indefinitely)

2 to 3 months

Green Card (Employment-Based Permanent Residency)

Permanent

12 to 24 months (varies by category and country)

Program

Eligibility Criteria

H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations)

L-1 Visa (Intra-company Transfer)

Employed at least 1 year with the sponsoring employer outside the U.S.

– Transfer to a U.S. branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.

– Must hold an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.

O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)

H-2B Visa (Seasonal Non-Agricultural Workers)

– Job must be temporary and non-agricultural.

– Employer must demonstrate a lack of available U.S. workers.

– Labor Certification Application (LCA) approval is required.

H-2A Visa (Agricultural Workers)

– Job must be temporary and agricultural.

– Employer must demonstrate a lack of available U.S. workers.

– Must meet health and character requirements.

E-2 Visa (Investor Visa)

– Investment in a U.S. business from a treaty country.

– Demonstrate substantial investment and active role in the business.

– Proof of lawful source of funds.

Green Card (Employment-Based Permanent Residency)

– Sponsorship by a U.S. employer or self-petition (for specific categories).

– Demonstrate eligibility under one of the employment-based categories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, etc.).

– Approval of PERM labor certification (for most categories).