Canada PR vs UK Skilled Worker vs Australia — which gives permanent residency fastest?

Structurally, Canada and Australia can grant permanent residence from day one — you land as a PR through points-based selection. The UK works the other way: you arrive on a temporary Skilled Worker visa and generally reach settlement after 5 years (a period the UK government has proposed extending). So if PR speed is your priority, Canada and Australia usually win on paper — though competition is tough in both. See how Canada's system scores you via Express Entry or our free assessment.