Hi, I have 20+ years of programming and dev team management experience in a bunch of startups. Although I don't have a CS degree, I learned it myself. Is it possible to get a decent job (senior or lead) in a FAANG company? What do you think? The following post says otherwise: https://www.livemint.com/Politics/hJEg51euoJYRmUIEXoKZHO/H1B-visa-Computer-programmer-not-to-qualify-as-specialty-o.html But this one says it's OK: https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/03/computer-programmers-can-still-qualify-for-h-1b-visas/ #faang #nocs #facebook #amazon #apple #google
How's your Kung Fu in leetcode?
Flawless I may say.
You will need to find an employer willing to sponsor your H1B visa. The visa in itself is a lottery so you have around 33% chance to get it. Once you get picked in the lottery, there is a good to fair chance that your application will have a RFE as you don't have relevant degree to justify your specialty occupation. So yes, it is possible, but borderline difficult
What about my experience? I think it should count somehow. I'm an economics major, maybe I should do a CS master as well, but it'll take more of my time.
Coming to us in 40s is bordering on insanity
Care to elaborate?
It’s hard to adjust when you’re old.
Where are you currently located?
Also country of birth, if you want green card?
Turkey. I don't want to get a green card or something. I don't want to settle there indefinitely.
Anything is possible, even your plan.
If you can back your 20 years Of experience with written and verbal verification of employment, you may be able to get in without a degree. Your experience has to be evaluated by an accredited US college. If evaluation shows that it’s equivalent of a CS degree or related field, you shouldn’t have any issues responding to RFE. Either way, you’ll need to find an employer willing to sponsor the visa first. Their immigration attorney will help with the process.
Sponsoring visas for uneducated people is tough, especially in the current environment
@cbEV72 I'm not uneducated. I have an economics degree. Maybe you meant a CS degree.
Yes
Degree and age are OK but I'm not sure about the combo of No-CS+NonUS. I think it may be a problem to get a working visa. Would those companies care? IDK.
The question is if it is possible? Yes it is possible. There are a lot of examples of people who did that. Is it challenging? Yes it is. Is it easy? No, it is not.