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There's a lot of risk involved for a company when hiring any employee. Not having a CS degree and having to jump through added hoops to sponsor a visa (which is a longterm process, and the company likely has a short term need) makes this a challenge. My suggestion would be to start by trying to find remote only/contract positions with a company and build a relationship over time that gives them confidence you will be a productive asset for their team.