your 5 year degree is recongnized and accredited in the us.
especially if it is from the technion...
there is work in most cities, but it is better to have at least a couple of years of experience when looking for a job.
it doesnt take 15 year to get licensed in america. it takes a total of 8 years of experience (5 study + 3 work) and 9 exams which are a bitch.
in israel, at least we dont have the exams.