I didn't downvote you but if you are not from the US but want to work in SF Bay Area then not having a degree is a significant barrier to immigration. You need

I didn't downvote you but if you are not from the US but want to work in SF Bay Area then not having a degree is a significant barrier to immigration. You need 12 years of experience to be considered equal to a fresh grad of a 4 year degree in the eyes of immigration law. I dropped out to start my first startup and while that was a great experience and catapulted me career-wise immigration is still a continual stumbling block.