Countries
Your route after study, country by country.
What your visa lets you do, how long you have, what to check on each job, and the scams to avoid. With links to the official pages.
| Country | After study | Your clock | What Knock checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | OPT, then H-1B | 90 days without a job (150 with STEM OPT) | USCIS H-1B employer data | Read the US guide |
| United Kingdom | Graduate visa, then Skilled Worker | 2 years (18 months for applications from 1 Jan 2027) | Home Office sponsor register | Read the UK guide |
| Canada | Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) | Set by your permit’s end date | Positive LMIA employers | Read the Canada guide |
| Germany | Job-search permit, then EU Blue Card | Up to 18 months to find a job | Blue Card salary minimum | Read the Germany guide |
| Netherlands | Orientation year, then highly skilled migrant | 1 year | IND recognised-sponsor register | Read the Netherlands guide |
| Ireland | Stamp 1G, then an employment permit | 12–24 months | Critical Skills salary minimum | Read the Ireland guide |
Coming next: Australia (485), New Zealand and more. Email me when it opens
Rules as checked on 16 October 2026. They change often. Not legal or immigration advice.