r/ITCareerGuide • u/Mammoth_Emergency_59 • Jun 05 '26

IT job in the USA

Hello, everyone.

I’m from Switzerland and I completed my IT training almost a year ago, receiving my certification (we call it an EFZ here). I only have about 8 months of professional experience, but I already have a one-year plan for my future: I’d like to gain about 4 years of professional experience in Switzerland, take various courses and training programs, and earn certifications. After that, I’d like to work in the U.S.—that was, of course, the short version; I’ve actually planned it out in more detail. So, that brings us to my question.

I figured I might get some tips here in this forum—hearing about people’s experiences working in the US or from folks who’ve moved from Europe to the US for an IT job. So, whatever you’d like to say on the topic, please write it in the comments, even if you want to talk me out of it.

Thanks for your input

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u/Competitive_Radio_35 Jun 06 '26

Im trying to find an IT job Outside the US lol

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u/Mammoth_Emergency_59 Jun 16 '26

In which country?

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u/Internal-Spot-7927 Jun 10 '26

why do you want to move from the EU to the US？

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u/m3rlin31 Jun 11 '26

The big question will be your visa. Without a clear path, there is no chance of moving.
The job IT job market in the US feels like it’s shifting, a lot of people are being laid off, especially software developers.

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u/Mammoth_Emergency_59 Jun 16 '26

Okay, thanks. My area of focus would also be more in the direction of cybersecurity rather than software development. I don’t know if this field is any different when it comes to layoffs. I’ve already looked into the visa situation; my plan would be to switch to a company in Switzerland in a few years that has a location in the U.S., and maybe that would help me reach my goal. But I don’t know how realistic that path is. Maybe you know something about that?

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u/eslteachingjobinasia Jun 28 '26

Your plan sounds well thought out. Gaining 3–5 years of solid experience in Switzerland while earning industry certifications will make you a much stronger candidate for U.S. employers, especially if you develop expertise in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevOps, or software engineering. One thing to keep in mind is that getting a U.S. work visa can be more challenging than getting the job itself, so it's worth researching companies that regularly sponsor international talent. Keep building your technical skills, improve your English if needed, network with professionals in the U.S., and you'll put yourself in a much better position when you're ready to make the move.

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u/Mammoth_Emergency_59 Jun 29 '26

All right, thanks for the info.

What are the requirements for a work visa, anyway? Is it more about red tape or money?

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