[moose44]

Thank you for this. I appreciate your input. I started a thread [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39205494].

I am from Canada and do have US family.

[dron57]

If you're from Canada your best bet is to get an engineering degree and to land a job with a startup. Look into the TN Visa for Canadians. There are no limits on application numbers and they're very easy to get (if you have a qualifying degree).

[moose44]

Will do. Thank you very much!