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Skilled Immigration

Workers anywhere in the world can apply for positions with employers abroad. On the strength of that job offer, the host government may grant them permanent residence — and with it, benefits close to those of local citizens in social security, education and healthcare.
Prosperous Living Investment provides expert advice on skilled residence programmes in the leading countries listed below.

Skilled immigration by country

Explore the world's leading skilled immigration programmes for experienced, qualified professionals
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Canada

Canada offers Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Program for skilled workers, granting permanent residence quickly for the whole family.
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Germany

Germany offers the Skilled Worker Visa and the Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) for qualified professionals, opening up work and residence in Europe's economic centre.
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United States

The United States offers the EB-2 and EB-3 employment categories for advanced-degree professionals and skilled workers, leading to a permanent resident Green Card.
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New Zealand

New Zealand offers the Skilled Migrant Category and the Accredited Employer Work Visa, with a clear residence pathway for the whole family.
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Australia

Australia offers the 189, 190 and 491 skilled visas, assessed under a points system, each leading towards permanent residence.

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    About

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    Skilled immigration programmes open the door to permanent residence in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and across Europe.
    Workers can take up employment with private employers on proper pay and conditions, and above all hold permanent residence, allowing them to live and work lawfully with no time limit.
    Beyond residence itself, these programmes open up education and healthcare, and secure a sustainable future for the family.

    Permanent resident benefits

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    Freedom to live and work

    Individuals and families holding permanent residence may live and work legally without any limit on the length of their stay.
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    Welfare entitlements

    Permanent residents enjoy the highest level of benefits offered by the country granting their residence, including education, healthcare and other social security – welfare entitlements.
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    Sponsoring relatives

    Permanent residents may sponsor their family – spouse, children, parents or grandparents – to join them.
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    Becoming a citizen

    Permanent residents may naturalise and obtain a passport after living for a qualifying period in the country that granted their residence.