Money.
I'm not dutch just currently visiting.
In the US the average salary for a junior software engineer position is 70K USD, even in no income tax states like Texas.
After taxes Americans take way more home. Even with the higher daily expenses it's still more.
The fastest way to a green card are:
- HB1 Visa - As long as you're able to bring a somewhat in demand technical skill there are plenty of companies in US who would love to support a token nixxa for their roster.
- Either invest 900k or 2 million in a business in the states and get a golden card
- Marry someone there... tbh marriage is just a transaction so don't get hung up over it.