Actually, if you get one in Scotland, I believe you get an extra year to remain and work after you get your degree?
It's actually two extra years, and, as of this past summer, it's been expanded to the rest of the UK, not just Scotland! It's called the Post Study visa category now, but the qualifications are the same as the old Scottish Fresh Talent scheme, I believe. Having a postgraduate degree from a UK institution also counts more on the points system, I think, if you apply for residency later. Also, you know what else is good about applying to a postgrad program in the UK? No GREs.
But it's basically either the post-study option or try to get Canadian citizenship first, you're right. :)
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It's actually two extra years, and, as of this past summer, it's been expanded to the rest of the UK, not just Scotland! It's called the Post Study visa category now, but the qualifications are the same as the old Scottish Fresh Talent scheme, I believe. Having a postgraduate degree from a UK institution also counts more on the points system, I think, if you apply for residency later. Also, you know what else is good about applying to a postgrad program in the UK? No GREs.
But it's basically either the post-study option or try to get Canadian citizenship first, you're right. :)