7 Best PR Visas in the World! Which one would you choose?

Highlights: 7 best countries providing PR visas
 

• Explore the 7 best options for the PR visas to settle abroad.
• World is increasingly interconnecting and globalizing.
• Individuals are actively seeking opportunities to reside, work, study, or invest in various countries.
• Canada PR Visa, Australia Skilled Migration, UK Global Talent Visa, US L-1 Visa, New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category stands as the best in the world.
   

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Comparison of  7 countries that provide PR Visas  
 

Criteria	Canada Express Entry	Australia Skilled Migration	UK Global Talent Visa	US L-1 Visa	NZ Skilled Migrant Category	EU Blue Card	Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme
Purpose	Economic Immigration	Skilled Migration	Attracting Exceptional Talent	Intra-Company Transfers	Skilled Migration	Highly Skilled Work Permit	Investor Immigration
Program Streams	FSWP, FSTP, CEC	Subclass 189, Subclass 190	N/A	L-1A, L-1B, EB-1C	Skilled Migrant Category	N/A	N/A
Visa Types	PR (Express Entry Draws)	PR (Independent, State-Nominated)	Temporary (Up to 5 years)	Temporary (Up to 7 years), EB-1C	PR (Skilled Migrant Visa)	Work Permit (Up to 4 years)	PR (Investor)
Eligibility Criteria	Points system based on factors	Skills, Occupation, Points System	Exceptional Talent or Promise	Managerial/Executive/	Points system based on factors	Highly skilled, Job Offer	€1 million investment, Benefits Irish economy
	such as age, education, experience			Specialized Knowledge	such as age, education, experience	and Endorsement	and employment
Language Requirements	English/French proficiency	English proficiency	English language requirement	English proficiency for L-1B	English language requirement	English proficiency	English proficiency
Sponsorship	No employer sponsorship required	No employer sponsorship required	No employer sponsorship required	Intra-Company Sponsorship	No employer sponsorship required	No employer sponsorship required	No employer sponsorship required
Duration	Permanent Residency	Permanent Residency	Up to 5 years	Up to 7 years (L-1),	Permanent Residency	Up to 4 years	Permanent Residency
				Pathway to Permanent Residency
Global Mobility	Not specified	Restricted by visa type	Yes, for up to 5 years	Limited to intra-company transfers	Not specified	Mobility within EU	Limited to Ireland
Family Reunification	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Investment Requirement	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Minimum €1 million investment

 

Canada Express Entry Program

Canada Express Entry manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs:  

• the Federal Skilled Worker Program

• the Federal Skilled Trades Program
• the Canadian Experience Class

It uses a points system to assess candidates based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
 

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Australia Skilled Migration program

The Australia Skilled Migration program enables skilled workers and professionals to apply for permanent residency in Australia based on their occupation, skills, qualifications, and experience. It includes the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190).

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UK Global Talent Visa 
 

The UK Global Talent Visa allows individuals with exceptional talent or promise in fields like science, engineering, humanities, and the arts to live and work in the UK for up to five years. It requires endorsement from a designated organization but does not necessitate a job offer.

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US L-1 Visa 
 

The US L-1 Visa permits managers, executives, or specialized knowledge workers of multinational companies to transfer to their US branch for up to seven years. It also serves as a pathway to US permanent residency through the EB-1C category.
 

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category
 

The New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category enables skilled workers to apply for permanent residency based on factors such as occupation, skills, qualifications, experience, age, health, character, and English language ability. It employs a points system to evaluate applicants.
 

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European Union Blue Card
 

The European Union Blue Card is a work permit allowing highly skilled non-EU workers to live and work in EU member states (excluding Denmark, Ireland, and the UK) for up to four years. It provides access to social benefits, mobility rights, family reunification, and long-term residency rights after continuous EU stay.  

Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme
 

The Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme lets non-EEA nationals obtain permanent residency by investing a minimum of €1 million in an approved project or enterprise in Ireland. The investment must benefit the Irish economy and create or sustain employment.
 

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