Spouse Visa
Australia
After study, OPT experience can help transition to H‑1B and Green Card sponsorships, making U.S. study a strong pathway to long-term employment and immigration . Despite evolving visa scrutiny and regulatory shifts affecting foreign students, the U.S. remains an aspirational destination for Indian students seeking high-caliber education, innovation opportunities, and post-study mobility via structured work-based immigration channels
Canada
Spouses or common-law partners of eligible international students (e.g., enrolled in master’s, doctoral, or specified professional undergraduate degrees) may apply for an open work permit allowing work for any employer. The permit is typically valid for the same duration as the student’s study permit.
United Kingdom
Under the UK spouse/partner route, visa holders can live and work unrestricted, extend their stay, and apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years. They must meet minimum income/savings thresholds (about £29,000 annually), provide proof of relationship, and meet English language and accommodation requirements.
United States
Spouses of U.S. citizens may apply for CR-1 or IR-1 immigrant visas (or K-3 non‑immigrant status if processing is slower), which allow them to live, work, and study in the U.S. as conditional residents and later transition to full permanent residency.
New Zealand
Partners of foreign students or workers may receive a partner permit that grants unrestricted work and residence rights and can support the principal applicant’s pathway toward New Zealand permanent residency.
Germany
Under family reunification, spouses with proof of a genuine relationship, basic German language ability, and adequate housing are eligible to join their partners. They receive residence and work rights and may later qualify for long-term residence or an EU Blue Card, supported by the India–Germany Mobility Partnership.
