USA is the Best Country for IT jobs

Posted by attestationservicesdubai on September 4th, 2017

Indians IT professionals who live and work in the United Arab Emirates always have USA as their dream destination. There are many reasons, but it is in vogue that the United States is the ultimate leader in Information Technology, being the birthplace of iconic companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Intel etc. Much more than that, the invention of the 20th century and one which has changed mankind's life forever, the 'Internet' emerged from the USA. If you are enthusiastic for working in the United States of America, then you have to apply for the USA employment visa and you need to get your necessary documents attested as a necessary requirement for the Certificate attestation for USA process.

Now, let us examine briefly, the main reasons why USA is the best country for IT jobs:-

(1) Biggest IT economy in the world

The USA continues to be the largest IT economy in the world both as a proportion of the total Gross Domestic product and spending as a proportion of the GDP. It contributes approximately one fourth of the total information technology spending with Europe at a distant second with 14 percent. Japan is even further behind at a dismal 5 per cent.

(2) Birthplace of the biggest and prestigious technology companies in the world

It is well known reality that virtually all the leading tech organizations were born in the US. For example Steve Jobs founded Apple, Sergei Brin and Larry page co-founded Google, Bill Gates and Marck Zuckerberg were the creators of Microsoft and Facebook respectively. One very interesting statistic is that the alumni of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology have founded tech companies worth 1.2 billion dollars which is identical to the GDP of some countries. So as a IT professional, you will have the chance to work in these dream companies.

(3) Very high salaries relative to the UAE

As compared to the UAE, salaries for senior software engineers in California, USA are in the range of 100000 USD and more. Also, the cost of living in many American cities is much lower than that of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Even after deducting income tax, savings are much more in the USA.

(4) Very good networking opportunities with the best minds

The US is home to the Silicon Valley, the heart of the high tech world. You will get to meet, hear and interact with the leaders in the technology industry and then develop contacts with the best professionals . Besides this, you can meet face to face Indian technology stalwarts like Vinod Khosla, Vinod Dahm, Sameer Bhatia etc.

(5) Opportunity to learn new technologies and skills updation

All the latest technologies like GPS, Cloud Computing etc have originated from the USA. So, you will come to know the latest technologies and your skills will be updated then and there itself. Then , you will get sufficient opportunities to work on the latest technologies.

(6) Opportunity for higher education from the best universities in technology

It is observed that many Indian professionals in the UAE often enrol in higher studies in prestigious universities to enhance their educational profile . Real time classroom study experience often gives them an edge when they return back to their workplaces. You will get to meet the best students from the whole world in top class universities like MIT, Stanford, Caltech etc. Besides , the standard of teaching is far better in MIT USA, than MIT Dubai for example.

(7) The USA offers permanent residency options

Unlike the UAE, the USA offers permanent residency options to all the foreign nationals. This can prove to be of a big advantage if you are looking to take up residence with your family, or for purchasing property in the USA etc.

(8) Gateway to other Western countries

It is very easy for Indian nationals who are working in the USA to shift to other countries in Europe, Canada, given the right opportunity. It has been observed that many Indian nationals from the UAE, who were working in the USA , on a temporary employment visa shifted to Canada after getting a suitable job there. It is difficult to go from UAE to Canada, due to the large no of applicants there.