An NRI on H-1B visa with over eight years of US experience plans to return to India due to visa stress and financial concerns
A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) on an H-1B visa in the US, with a work experience of more than eight years, said they were considering returning to India. The techie revealed that they had ‘reached a point’ where they could not handle the visa stress anymore and wanted to settle back home.
“I’ve reached a point where I just can’t handle the H-1B visa stress anymore. I’ve been on H-1B for 5 years, plus 3 years on OPT before that, so after 8+ working years total in the US, I’m still in a tough spot financially,” the NRI wrote in a Reddit post.
Despite not having considerable savings and not knowing what to expect, the NRI said they had decided to return to the country next year.
“Next April I decided, I’ll be heading back to India, and I honestly don’t know what to expect. I’m single, with no responsibilities or debt, but I also don’t have much savings. One thing I’m sure about I don’t want to go back to a regular 9-5 job in India,” the techie said.
The NRI sought the internet’s help, especially from those who had moved back home, regarding how to adjust and rebuild their lives.
“Would love advice from anyone who has moved back to India after living in the US for a long time how did you adjust? How do you rebuild your life there without taking up a traditional job?”
Social Media Reactions
As the post gained traction, social media users provided mixed responses, with a section stating that the techie needed more savings, while others highlighted that they might have to make adjustments in India.
“Don’t come to India unless you have at least a liquid net worth of 4-5 crores. I would think as a single person, it’s very doable,” said one user, while another added: “I returned after 12 long years in the US. It’s not easy to adjust in India. Don’t start driving on day 1, relax for a few months, stay most of the time indoors.”