The first steps of IT emigration

To date, emigration is one of the hottest topics, especially in IT circles. This article is aimed at informing those who have taken a clear position in the worldview preferences. It should be noted in advance that experts in the field of IT, to date, are in this issue in a privileged position than most other categories of domestic society, and this fact undoubtedly opens up a number of additional opportunities.

So, let's figure out where to start. In itself, the process of emigration is surprisingly simple and, at the same time, requires from wishing to leave the native expanse of a certain proportion of patience and perseverance.

For starters, two possible types of emigration - "working" (work abroad) and "permanent" (leaving for permanent residence) should be singled out.

Start "permanently" is quite simple - you need to submit a list of documents for one of the proposed immigration programs. States that host immigration official programs are few, but those that are, are worthy - for example, Australia, Canada or New Zealand (for more information, see http://peopleandcountries.com).

The main advantages of such programs:

1) all the necessary information regarding these programs is detailed on the official websites of relevant departments, which excludes the costs for lawyers and immigration consultants for the correct filling and sending of documents;

2) formality. This means that if your data meets the requirements of the program, then, with a probability of 100%, you will get a positive response.

The majority of immigration programs are built on the following principle: a certain system of points has been developed, which, according to the established procedure, is accrued for such categories as age, education, work experience in the specialty, knowledge of languages, and for various other things - for example, for having children. In case of the required number of points, the candidate passes. If not, then it does not work. How much and for what points give, how the evaluation procedure takes place and what documents are needed for confirmation - everything is written on the official website of the program. Everything is transparent - you will know in advance how the evaluation procedure is going. A number of programs provide for interviews, again - these interviews are a mere formality, if you are well prepared and have enough points, this will be one step in your immigration project.

The main issue that needs to be addressed is the question of obtaining income in the country that will accept you. In order to solve the employment problem, you need the following:

- a good level of language proficiency (this must be taken care of in advance);

- try to create yourself a certain positive PR in advance - take part in a popular open-source project or start a blog dedicated to professional topics. It is recommended to get contacts in LinkedIn from professional activities in the country of destination, or better, make several publications in the local thematic press. Carrying out such zealous "preparatory" work will greatly increase your chances of success. Nevertheless, as in any other endeavor, the most important and complex step is the first.