Kamal Ghorui
A Reddit user shares why despite having H-1B in the US, life is not fulfilling.
Getting an H-1B visa is a dream come true for many in the US as the work visa gives a foothold for some years but a Redditor who has it all shared how he has started questioning whether the fight is worth it. The Redditor came to the US for a master’s degree in 2018 and subsequently got a job at a tech company. On third attempt, he got picked by the H-1B lottery as well in 2022. “Now I am waiting on my PERM to be approved so I can eventually file for I-140,” the post read.Giving an overview of the life in the US, the Redditor wrote: “I work long hours. My social life is limited. I see my parents once every two years because taking time off is hard and flights are expensive. My friends back home are buying houses and starting families while I am still stressing about visa status and whether I can change jobs.”
Is it worth it, asks Redditor about Green Card.
“Some people get happier after moving back home. Priorities change as you get older. Many people realize they are here for money but their heart is somewhere else,” the post added.The 31-year-old has decent money but he said he is always one layoff away from having 60 days to leave the country.The comment section of the Reddit post presented an interesting debate as most of the responses said the wait for the Green Card, the visa stress until one gets the Green Card is not worth it as life in India has become easy though taking the decision to move back to India is hard. Many came up with Canada as a third and safer option instead of choosing between India and the US.One responder who claimed to be an attorney said the choice between India and the US depends on several factors. “If someone has strong financial backing, a stable support system, and real opportunities waiting in India, then going back can make sense. But that is not the situation for most people dealing with the immigration process in the United States. Many have taken on real financial risk to be here, including loans, relocation costs, and lost opportunities elsewhere,” the person wrote.
