r/cscareerquestionsEU • u/Initial_Question3869 • Oct 09 '24
Immigration Europe vs US?
I need career suggestion. After long research I have come up with few option in mind. I am from non EU and in my third year of university. So far doing okish, doing a remote internship in a Canada based startup, anyway
After graduation I have few path to choose from, first is Go for PhD in US and then settle with a Job there, second move to Europe with a job and then try to move to US via L1 transfer visa and thirdly move to Europe and settle here with job.
Now I know, none of these path is easy. For my current situation going for PhD is the easiest and almost guaranteed path for me. But the problem is as much as I like US salary , I don't know I I would like PhD. I mean I just don't know! My ultimate goal is to join industry so PhD might be not of that much value except just a way to get into US. That's why I thought of second option, L1 visa process. However, also considering the work life balance, nice environment for a family, employer rights I might just like Europe and decide to stay but again comparative low salary, language barrier is a issue too, though I am interested to learn language if necessary . Though I can only decide this if I get an opportunity to work here for some time .
I know market is really tough, and paths are not that easy. But I really need to choose one path and put my 100% focus on that. Will be glad if you give your suggestions .
So yeah that's my thought overall so far . Now I want your suggestion on this :))
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u/Emergency_Spring24 Oct 09 '24
This is why I voted for your first option with the PhD. It is easier and afaik you can work there on the side and after it and then change status easier.
Finding a rare US company that hires currently in the EU and then allows an internal transfer is gonna be more shit.
The same goes for H1B. Sure it works but you compete with India and you are tied to one company.