Getting a new life in Sillicon Valley?

Question

Hi, I'm a 22 yrs old computer engineering student in Turkey. I have both Australian and Turkish citizenship's. As soon as I graduate I want to go to San Francisco and find a job there and live there until I die. Why? Because there are really dumb people around me and I can't do any projects with them and my motivation goes down and down. I want to meet clever people. Create projects work with them. Write software ... etc.

My family is not rich.

If I find some money to buy a plane ticket and rent until I find a job how much do I need? Or is it an impossible dream. Is it a good idea?

Can I find a job there? Or is it illegal?

There is a little possibility that I might do my masters degree in Belgium. Should I go after that?

I'm so confused and I don't want to ruin my life with a stupid decision.

I would be very thankful for any advice.

Have a great day :)

Answer 1

SF costs money to live in, i would suggust living right outside in maybe Rchmond or Berkely. I used to live in Richmond off of San Pablo Ave and it was nice.

I would look into areas around SF and then you can take the tram into town and communte.

Answer 2

To obtain an H1-b visa, you must have a minimum of 2 yrs work experience in your field post-baccalaureate degree.  You have to find an employer willing and able to apply for the temporary employment visa for you.  If accepted, you would be allowed to remain up to 3 years, with the possibility that the employer might apply for a renewal for up to 3 more years.  If you leave that employer for any reason, you must leave immediately at your expense.

Or you can apply for immigration: you need a sponsor who is your immediate blood relative (parent, sibling or adult child).  If accepted, you wait until your priority number comes up and you can enter the US.  It can take 5-10 years, depending on how long the waiting list is for your country.

You need to be aware that the employment situation in the US is deteriorating.  This makes it much more difficult for employers to prove there are no US citizens available to do the job.  Also, many employers are not renewing work visas, or are outright terminating/laying off the employees, in which case they must return home.  And there are millions more applicants from all over the world than there are jobs to begin with.  Turkey needs computer engineers far more than the US does -- we have more than we can hire.