How hard is it to make an office transfer? I am considering applying for Middle East office but want to work in west coast in the future. But I heard that it is fairly hard to transfer from ME office (especially for tier 2). So applying for European offices might be better? (But I only have ME and Asia experience)
Why better stepping stone? Similar projects?
Work Permit Issue mostly. Probably go for ME office
Working Visa is just a matter of money. What really matters - is the willingness of the local partner to lobby your transfer from the domestic office! And it could be really nasty political game ;)