Is a computer science degree any good for computer forensics?

Is it possible to Work in USA (possibly New York..) with an italian university degree (computer science 5 years) and an experience of 20 years as system administrator (networking, forensics, S.O. linux & Windows)?

• Answer:

  Short answer, yes. Long answer, possibly. The hard part would be obtaining a work permit. If you have a skill that is in high demand, and companies are having a difficult time locating a US Citizen to fill the role, you could possibly be sponsored for an H1B visa. This will get you into the country with an authorization to work, but your stay here is at the will of the company. Also, there may be some resentment towards your work status here because some companies abuse the H1B system to drive down wages. People in the US on the H1B program can only stay and work as long as there is a company sponsoring them. If the company ends the sponsorship, the individual has a VERY short period of time to find a new sponsor. This has lead to many companies abusing the visa holders by making them work extreme hours and often at lower wages than a domestic workers. If the visa holder is not happy with the working conditions, many times the company will threaten the worker with revocation of their sponsored status. Your safest bet would be to seek employment in your home country with a global company such as SAP, Oracle, Siemens, Fiat, or some other company like that, and then transfer to a US office when positions become available. Another option that entirely avoids the hassle of the H1B program is to find an American sweetheart and get married. Instant access to the American way of life.