Thanks for the reality check. The combination of visa requirements and tight competition for spots at good firms is admittedly more daunting than I'd expected.

Thanks for the reality check. The combination of visa requirements and tight competition for spots at good firms is admittedly more daunting than I'd expected. The H1B is a tough obstacle, and I'm instead looking at the 18-month renewable H1B1 which applies to workers from Singapore and Chile and doesn't lead to permanent residency. I'll have to look for people who've made the jump and get their advice, I guess. And network with people in good companies which might be hiring.