Work Visa to Citizenship: How Each Country Routes

Canada

Work 1 year on work permit β†’ PR eligible (some programs) β†’ 3 years PR β†’ citizenship. Total: 4 years.

USA

Work visa (H1B) 3+ years β†’ Green Card 5+ years β†’ citizenship eligible. Total: 8+ years.

Australia

Temporary skilled visa 2 years β†’ PR (if eligible) β†’ 4 years PR β†’ citizenship. Total: 6+ years.

UK

Work visa 5 years β†’ ILR application β†’ ILR granted β†’ 12 months β†’ citizenship eligible. Total: 6+ years.