You want to work remote or move to a new country?

I am writing this chapter because I get so many messages about it. Immigration (or working remote into a different country) is a massive topic for some people, and we connect many feelings with it. Hope and hate are closely tied together, and it is a highly political topic. I am an immigrant, and about two years ago, I moved from Germany to the States. If you plan such a step, research a lot. Understand the situation not only on your side, mainly you need to know what the target country is looking for.

Bring value to a new country because countries and their laws look for this. The following picture shows a shortlist:

Each country has its list and rules. If you want to immigrate, you need a wanted skill with many open positions. What does this mean for Cybersecurity? In most countries (e.g., US), Cybersecurity is hype, and entry-level jobs are hard to get. Are you a pen-tester with “average” skills? You cannot immigrate with this skill because your talent is for this specific job, not wanted. Too many have the same skills in the target country. You have skills like Kevin Mitnick, you can prove it, and a company wants to hire and sponsor you? Now you can try!

You are not Kevin Mitnick, and you want to immigrate, anyway? If you have average pen-tester skills and look for a job in education → , this could work if the country needs educators, you speak the language very well and you can pass the teaching exam to get the license. Apply and look for the right jobs!

Next: The work permit