First check the UK shortage list of occupations to see whether you meet all criteria to qualify for an employment visa. IF you qualify, then apply for open positions with companies authorized to consider foreign applicants. If hired (expect competition from around the world), your employer will apply for your temporary employment visa.
Almost Nil unless your skills are more superior than ours in the UK. You would need to find a company that would sponsor you. That will take time and money.
As for a PhD, I don't see how you can do that and work, as it is 3 years of research full time.
How many jobs are on the occupation skills shortage list for this type of job? Which are the only ones that you can apply for as a foreigner who requires an employer sponsored work visa.......is there a shortage of qualified/experienced people who can work in the UK for this work? ( No)....so no employer could sponsor a work visa, so your chance is zero
The unemployment rate in England is currently 4.2%, about the same as in the US. So the odds of find "a job" in England are about as good as find one in the US.
Now, find "the job" in cybersecurity may take a little longer. Because you are not a British citizen, you may find that you are not able to be employed by any business that handle government information. That may limit some of your chances.
But there are all kinds of places that need cyber security (web sites, stores, credit companies, manufacturers, etc.) that are not government related. If you have the proper work papers you should have no problems finding work in those areas.
You also probably have the skills to be able to jobs "related" to this such as being a system administrator while you are looking for the right security position.
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Every country has a list of desired workers. Best you google it.
Your specialty is on the shortage list:
http://workpermit.com/immigration/united-kingdom/u...
Now you just have to find a UK company that can't frind a UK or EU citizen to fill a vacancy in that specialty.
First check the UK shortage list of occupations to see whether you meet all criteria to qualify for an employment visa. IF you qualify, then apply for open positions with companies authorized to consider foreign applicants. If hired (expect competition from around the world), your employer will apply for your temporary employment visa.
the UK only welcomes drug dealers russian mafia and scroungers , decent people are no longer allowed in
Almost Nil unless your skills are more superior than ours in the UK. You would need to find a company that would sponsor you. That will take time and money.
As for a PhD, I don't see how you can do that and work, as it is 3 years of research full time.
possible if you can find a UK empoloyer
How many jobs are on the occupation skills shortage list for this type of job? Which are the only ones that you can apply for as a foreigner who requires an employer sponsored work visa.......is there a shortage of qualified/experienced people who can work in the UK for this work? ( No)....so no employer could sponsor a work visa, so your chance is zero
The unemployment rate in England is currently 4.2%, about the same as in the US. So the odds of find "a job" in England are about as good as find one in the US.
Now, find "the job" in cybersecurity may take a little longer. Because you are not a British citizen, you may find that you are not able to be employed by any business that handle government information. That may limit some of your chances.
But there are all kinds of places that need cyber security (web sites, stores, credit companies, manufacturers, etc.) that are not government related. If you have the proper work papers you should have no problems finding work in those areas.
You also probably have the skills to be able to jobs "related" to this such as being a system administrator while you are looking for the right security position.
If I were you, I'd pose this question to the nearest British consular officer in charge of his consulate's immigration matters.
My guess is that the odds are very, very good.
It depends where you got the degree from. Was it a regionally accredited university or a for-profit online school?