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Exam pass = degree recognition, not work right. Visa = own approval chain.
UK — Health and Care Worker Visa
- £324 + IHS exemption. NHS/CQC sponsorship. ILR 5 years. Lowest friction.
Australia — SID 482 + skilled migration
- Multiple skilled-migration lanes. Dentists Core Skills list.
Canada — Express Entry Healthcare + PNP
- CRS ~480. 11 provinces PNP. NDEB cert accelerates.
Germany — Chancenkarte + Anerkennungspartnerschaft
- Points-based + employer sponsorship (3 years). Dentist = bonus points.
USA — F-1 → OPT → H-1B
- Longest chain. Highest friction. H-1B lottery (~30%). PP 10998 blocks Iranian F-1.
Comparison table
| Country | Primary visa | Cost | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Health and Care Worker | £324 | 3 weeks |
| Australia | SID 482 | AUD 4,640 | 4-12 months |
| Canada | Express Entry HC | CAD 1,365 | 6-12 months |
| Germany | Chancenkarte | €75 | 6-12 weeks |
| USA | F-1 → H-1B | $185 + lottery | 12-36 months |
Decision framework
- Fastest, lowest-friction → UK.
- Multiple skilled-migration lanes → Australia.
- PR-first strategy → Canada.
- Europe-wide mobility → Germany.
Next week
Week 7: Landing.
