Student-to-Work Visa Transition Checklist

1. Graduating soon and unsure how to convert your student status into a legal work visa? This roadmap breaks down the entire student-to-work visa transition into a clear, manageable sequence — so you know exactly what to do, when to do it, and which mistakes could cost you your status.

Inside, you'll find the key transition windows and deadlines you can't afford to miss, the specific visa categories and pathways available depending on your country of study, the documents and employer actions you need lined up in advance, and common pitfalls that lead to gaps in legal status or rejected applications.

Whether you're a final-year student starting to plan ahead or you've already got a job offer and need to move fast, this guide gives you a structured plan to navigate the transition with confidence.

What you'll walk away with:

A timeline of critical deadlines for your visa transition

A breakdown of common student-to-work visa pathways

A document and employer-readiness checklist

Clear guidance on pitfalls that jeopardize your status