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Australia
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Nominated by employer (exceptional stay of 3 months)
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Yes
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No
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2 years (renewable once)
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4 years (renewable for teachers)
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3 months to 4 years for business specialists
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Canada
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Work permit required
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Preliminary authorization
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Yes
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No
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Maximum 3 years (renewable)
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No work permit required
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Bilateral agreements
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No
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No
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Maximum 9 months (renewable)
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United States
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H-1B (specialists)
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Prevailing wage required BA (4-year degree) + practice in the occupation
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No
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Yes
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Initial admission for 3 years (renewable once)
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O (extraordinary ability)
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Consultation with peers
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No
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No
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Up to 10 years, depending on activity (must continue to work in field of expertise)
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United Kingdom
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Employer must apply for work permit
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Yes a
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No
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Up to 4 years (renewals possible)
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Restricted to highly skilled persons ('key workers')
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Adequate command of English
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France
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Employer must apply for work permit
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Yes a
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No
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9 months (renewable once and in exceptional cases twice)
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Netherlands
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Employer must apply for work permit
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Yes a
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No
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1 year (renewable)
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Germany
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Employer must apply for work permit
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Yes
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No
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1 year (renewable)
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