Courses Offering Permanent Residency & Citizenship

Do you want to study abroad? Are you hoping to secure a significant scholarship or study grant?
Studying overseas requires a lot of planning and preparation which can be a complex, time-
consuming and expensive undertaking. StudyOverseasNow.com are overseas education consultants
that specialize in providing expert advice throughout the consultation and application process. We
help students secure the best scholarships at the highest ranked universities. Book a FREE
Consultation with an experienced education & career counsellor to find out what overseas study
options are available.

Students motivated by the prospects of migrating overseas should be aware this is an expensive and
time-consuming exercise, with no guarantee of success.

Immigration departments continually amend their migration policies to balance the demands of
employers with skills shortages being experienced within the market. Please note, immigration
policy can be implemented retrospectively and without prior warning. Before consulting an
education or migration agent be aware the regulations at the time of application are likely to change
between the point of application and course completion. No individual can guarantee residency or
citizenship prior to course commencement. Immigration policy can be significantly influenced by the
government in power pre, post and during your studies. Try to determine if a newly elected
government is likely to change their immigration policy in the short, medium, and long term.

Despite the level of uncertainty surrounding residency rights there are courses that provide a better
ROI from an employment, salary, and residency perspective. Typically, students studying in highly
specialized fields will attract higher wages and additional points towards their citizenship
application.

Most countries have experienced limited migration following the COVID-19 pandemic; consequently,
key sectors of the economy and specific jobs have been chronically understaffed for several years.
When selecting a course to study its important to assess the likelihood of that job or profession
being required in the short, medium, and long term. Other considerations might include the
likelihood of automation and digital disruption being present in future years. If you are unsure how
these factors might impact your decision making, we advise you book a FREE Consultation with an
education and career counsellor here.

Several jobs and industries remain free from political and / or immigration interference given the
skills shortages currently being experienced. The type of industries and jobs which attract a
significant ROI and benefit from being highly specialized include the following areas:

Industry	Examples of Jobs
Health	Nurse, Doctor, Psychologist, Physiotherapist
Business	Business Analyst, Accountant, Economist, Statistician, Actuary
IT {Information Technology}	Data Analyst, Programmer, Software Engineer, Cyber Security,
Engineering	Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Mechatronic, Chemical, Aeronautic, Biomedical Engineer
Science	Environment Scientist, Physicist, Science technicians
Other	Teachers, Legal Practitioners, Social Workers,
	Tradesmen, Researchers {PhD Level}

Please note, those graduating with a comprehensive degree {e.g., Bachelor of Business} might
experience difficulties when trying to secure long term stay back options. Identifying an area you
have a passion for and then specializing is something our team advises from a young age.

Several countries adopt a more welcoming approach to migration from an international student
perspective. For the past 5-years Australia and Canada have witnessed significant growth in the
number of international applicants and enrolments from the subcontinent. Most students secure a
visa in the hope it leads to more long-term options in the future.

Most countries allow a pathway for residency via an employer nominated scheme or through direct
skills assessment. It can be a costly and time-consuming process to secure residency overseas with
accreditation, proof of English and visa fees needing to be accounted for.

In most instances a country will assess your profile based on several factors, these include the
following:

• Age
• Qualification Level {Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD etc}
• English proficiency
• Course of study
• Work experience overseas
• Work experience in-country
• Location of studies in-country
• In-country skills shortage
• Accreditation of prior course
• Partner as part of your application
• Funds available
• Intention to remain in-country

Follow some of the Tips & Tricks below to ensure the best chance of success during your studies and
following course completion.

Tips & Tricks

• Try to specialize in a particular field and don’t study a comprehensive style program.
• Monitor the jobs market to see what areas within your field are showing signs of demand
  and future investment.
• Identify the skills which are needed in the country you are hoping to study. Immigration
  departments make this information freely available on their website.
• Select a job or industry that should remain free from automation or digital disruption.
• Start networking when you arrive overseas. Don’t leave it to your graduation to start.
• Consider living in more rural and remote area where additional opportunities for migration
  may be possible.
• If possible, use your time before studies to gain relevant work experience.
• When applying to an overseas university ensure you have all the correct documentation
  being requested at the admissions stage.
• Select a country to study where you can see yourself living and working in the future.
• Consider external factors such as climate. Many students from the subcontinent are shocked
  when experiencing a Canadian winter for the first time.
• Consider the implications of securing citizenship elsewhere. In some instances, students
  from the subcontinent are only permitted one passport. Many students will select a
  permanent residency option overseas which allows them to retain their current nationality.
• Typically, ‘left’ leaning governments have a more liberal approach to immigration policy,
  whilst ‘right’ leaning governments can have a more robust immigration policy aimed at
  restricting migration opportunities. Consider this when looking at long term options for
  study.

I hope you found the information in our permanent residency & citizenship blog useful.
StudyOverseasNow.com are overseas education consultants that specialize in providing expert
advice throughout the consultation and application process. If you would like to study in Ireland and
hope to secure a significant scholarship or study grant Book a FREE Consultation with an
experienced education & career counsellor to find out what Irish universities are available to you.
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