Top 10 Global Job Visa Categories

#	Visa Category	Job Fields	Popular Countries	Highlights
1	Skilled Worker Visa	IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Construction	UK, Australia, Canada	Points-based; requires job offer or skill assessment
2	H-1B Visa	Tech, Engineering, Finance	USA	Employer-sponsored; highly competitive
3	Blue Card EU	IT, Engineering, Science	Germany, France, Sweden	For highly skilled non-EU workers; fast-track PR
4	Global Talent Visa	Tech, Science, Academia, Arts	Australia, UK, Canada	For exceptional talent or leadership in niche fields
5	Intra-Company Transfer Visa	Management, IT, Consulting	USA (L-1), UK, Canada, Germany	For employees relocating within multinational companies
6	Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa	Trades, Hospitality, Health	Australia	Employer-sponsored; fast-track based on demand
7	Tech Nation Visa (Global Talent – UK)	Software, AI, Cybersecurity	United Kingdom	Designed for tech professionals & entrepreneurs
8	Startup/Entrepreneur Visa	Tech Startups, Innovation	Canada, UK, Estonia, Netherlands	For founders/startups with innovation potential
9	Post-Graduate Work Visa	All fields (esp. STEM, Business)	Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand	For international graduates to work after study
10	Caregiver/Healthcare Worker Visa	Nursing, Elderly Care, Medical Support	Canada, UK, Germany	High demand; often leads to permanent residency

Tech & IT fields dominate visa sponsorship opportunities globally.
Healthcare (nurses, doctors, caregivers) is in massive demand post-pandemic.
Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, chefs) are crucial in countries like Australia and Canada.
English-speaking countries often have more streamlined immigration processes for skilled workers.
STEM graduates have strong pathways through post-study work visas and permanent residence options.