Big gamble there.

The government has scrapped a lot of classes. Check out the website of the border agency.

Essentially it means unless you get a job offer and pass some assessment I think, you won't get to stay back. Companies would bother considering your job app unless you already have an authorisation to work in the UK. Big or small companies alike. So if you're thinking of getting a job somewhere from entry to managerial level. It's gonna be tough.

Like some fellow pointed out, a company will only do the legwork if you know someone inside really well, so well that the company really wants you to work for it. Which means those jobs are usually quite high up the corporate ladder.

Better finish your studies in Msia. Join a big firm, do well and shine for 3-4 years then request for a intra-company transfer. Going over with already working with a firm is much easier than go it alone.

I knew someone who knew someone who was hiring. So through network. The position wasn't even advertised.

So I imagine if you are going to stay back in the UK, you have got to gain employment through contacts like that. Trying to get into a big firm via the normal route given the current immigration restrictions would likely be futile. Many firms make it very obvious that you should have the right status in the requirements section. Firms have computers to do the filtering. No matter how illustrious your CV is, the moment you answer no to the work authorisation question, your application is automatically rejected. Your CV won't be reviewed by HR. You don't even have a chance to sell yourself.

i was a bit curious so i went to check it out. This is from PwC UK.

On 19 July 2010, the UK Government introduced a temporary limit on the number of migrant workers coming into the UK from outside the EU. This interim limit applies until 31 March 2011 when a permanent limit will be set by the UK Government. PwC, along with all other employers, is subject to such a limit. This may prevent PwC from being able to sponsor your Certificate of Sponsorship if PwC has already reached the limit it is set by the UK Government.

I would take it as they are willing to sponsor if the right candidate is found but can't guarantee an approval. Very risky to bank in on this.

You can still gamble but you should know the risk. If you fail and have to return to Msia. You will be poorer. What's the return on investment?

The only country that I know that doesn't have any restrictions is Canada. Once degree is granted, work permit is given if conditions are met. No need job offers. Can work at Burger King if you want. I know a schoolmate, went to nova scotia to do accounting. After graduation, got the work permit. Became an accountant. Now in the process of becoming a PR. She's happy to live in Halifax.

Yes that is correct. There are no restrictions to work in the UK if you have a EU/EEA resident status. That said, how are you going to get this status, when you don't speak the language and don't work there? France is nice and all, but do you speak French well enough to be able to work there for 3-4 years?