I just graduated from my MS and going to join a company starting march. I have a dilemma 1- After spending 5-6 yrs in US on h1b or any other immigration visa do u think it's worth it ? 2- Do you think constant state of uncertainty have a impact on mental health. Would like to hear any other positive/ negative feedback. I graduated debt free so considering moving back to india immediately (or maybe after 2-3 yes). Consider me your younger self, any advice will be appreciated.#h1b #perm #rfe
Start working on whichever visa . Get experience and money for the time you are comfortable. Leave the moment you don’t want to continue. The experience alone will be worth more than your degree when you go back. You can decide if it is worth spending this time in USA vs India is worth it for your situation. This way you have no mental stress
This is s trap
Uncertainty is part of life.. here you are worried if you will get h1b extended.. there you are worried if your kid will get admission to that nursery School or if your shower will stop Midway during a bath. Only death and taxes are certain
Dumb answer
Try Canada after working in the US, see if you qualify for express entry
I can totally empathize with this! I had a similar dilemma when i graduated (only thing my reasons were more about being with family and stuff). I still think about it every few days. The way I've passified myself is by setting timelines. Be on a H1B for the next 5 years. Take risks. Learn make friends and experience new things. Beyond that if i still want to go back, then id be able to do so without regrets. I know this is not a great answer, but hope it helps
Expect the best but prepare for the worst! Some things cannot be controlled - so stop worrying about such things. Do not let the uncertainty interfere your day to day life and events(marriage, kids...etc) but, when the day comes to leave, be prepared to leave. It is what it is. Chances are very less that you will have to leave. But, you will have to keep running around the immigration stuff once every 3 years. Can’t escape that.
I worked both places, If you prefer peace of life , no mental stress, Usa is not the place.
Try Canada express entry . You will get a PR in 10 months instead of decades long wait for US Gc
Canada will soon be full with all the US rejects of tech industry landing there with hopes of residency. In 5 years Canadian govt will revert its pro immigration stand due to the huge surge of Indians and Asians
By 'US rejects', are you referring to the people who couldn't permanently immigrate to the US because of their country of birth and the people who weren't lucky enough to get through the H1B lottery after multiple attempts?
Go back to India!
It’s totally worth it.Dont let people dissuade you by giving some random ass advice like “go to Canada” “go to Australia” 1. America has the best tech jobs -period.No country comes close.Even working 5 years here will give you an huge leg up in terms of money and career growth. 2.Your aim should be to see how much can you grow your career in 5-10 years NOT whether you will get a green card 3. Yes immigration is easier in Canada, Germany, Australia etc but the jobs are just not worth it.Even in these countries it’s American companies which are a cut above the rest
Thanks for your insights. Will keep your points in mind.
@Benq31 Great Points
With the current broken immigration system, definitely NOT worth it!