The Geo-Arbitrage Opportunity
US companies love hiring senior developers in the MENA region. For them, paying you $60,000/year is a huge discount compared to paying a San Francisco dev $150,000. For you, $60,000 is an incredibly high salary locally. This is geo-arbitrage.
Overcoming the Trust Barrier
The main reason US companies hesitate is a lack of trust in foreign educational systems. You overcome this by having flawless spoken English, a polished LinkedIn profile, and an active GitHub presence.
The Paperwork: Independent Contractor
You won't be hired as a traditional 'Employee' (W2). You will be hired as an 'Independent Contractor'. You will sign a W-8BEN form (which declares you are not a US resident and therefore exempt from US taxes), and they will wire your salary via tools like Deel, Payoneer, or direct SWIFT transfers.