As a foreigner I can relate to your issues, and yes being from Egypt makes a massive difference. Be aware that your visa petition will be evaluated by differen

As a foreigner I can relate to your issues, and yes being from Egypt makes a massive difference. Be aware that your visa petition will be evaluated by different agencies, namely USCIS and DHS. DHS will see if they want you to enter the country or deem you a danger and will deny you entry. So my tip, if you are serious about wanting to work in the USA is getting a tourist visa. This will trigger the DHS check. Then, visit the Bay Area, go to meetups and hackathons and meet people in person. Having entered the USA will make you seem less of a issue to get an J1 visa.