United Kingdom
Skilled Worker Visa
For professionals with a confirmed job offer from a UK-licensed sponsor. Replaced the old Tier 2 visa. No annual cap.
Skilled WorkerHealth & CareNo Cap
Min. Salary£26,200/year
Processing Time3–8 weeks
DurationUp to 5 years
ILR EligibleAfter 5 years
United States
H-1B / L-1 Visa
H-1B for specialty occupations (IT, Engineering, Finance). L-1 for intracompany transferees. Both require employer sponsorship.
H-1B SpecialtyL-1 TransferEmployer Sponsored
H-1B Cap85,000/year (lottery)
Processing Time3–6 months
Duration3 years (extendable)
GC PathwayYes (EB-2 / EB-3)
Canada
Work Permit / Express Entry
Employer-specific or open work permits. Express Entry (FSWP) for skilled workers. LMIA required for most employer-specific permits.
Open Work PermitLMIAPR Pathway
Processing Time4–16 weeks
Duration1–3 years
Min. Experience1 year skilled work
PR EligibleAfter 1 year
Australia
TSS 482 / Employer Nomination
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa subclass 482 for sponsored workers. Subclass 186 for permanent employer nomination.
TSS 482ENS 186STSOL / MLTSSL
Min. Experience2 years relevant
Processing Time2–6 months
Duration2–4 years
English Req.IELTS 5.0+
Germany
Job Seeker Visa / Work Permit
Germany's Job Seeker Visa lets you enter for 6 months to find work. Once employed, convert to a Work Permit or EU Blue Card.
Job SeekerEU Blue CardNo Sponsorship Needed
Job Seeker Duration6 months
Blue Card Salary€43,992+/year
Processing Time4–8 weeks
PR EligibleAfter 2–3 years
Singapore
Employment Pass (EP)
Singapore's Employment Pass for professionals, managers, and executives. Employer applies on your behalf through MOM.
Employment PassS PassMOM Approved
Min. SalarySGD 5,000/month
Processing Time3–8 weeks
Duration1–2 years (renewable)
PR EligibleAfter 2–6 years
UAE / Dubai
UAE Work / Residence Visa
Employer-sponsored work visa for UAE. Golden Visa available for skilled professionals, investors, and researchers (10-year validity).
Work PermitGolden Visa10-Year Option
Standard Visa2–3 years
Golden Visa10 years
Processing Time1–3 weeks
Medical RequiredYes