Ive spent 5 years building a life in the US. Even with an H1B, I dont feel secure enough to buy a home or start a family.

Image for article Ive spent 5 years building a life in the US. Even with an H1B, I dont feel secure enough to buy a home or start a family.
News Source : Business Insider

News Summary

  • Madhur Mehta, 35, is an Indian national living in Seattle and working at Amazon.
  • He came to the US for his master's degree in August 2021.
  • He struggled to find an employer to sponsor his visa beyond those three years.
  • The current visa climate comes with a lot of uncertainty, he says.
  • "It's not the dreamy American life I expected," he says, but he'd still say living in the US has been worth it.
  • as long as you're able to cross the visa hurdle.
Madhur Mehta received an H1B approval in 2026.Courtesy of Madhur Mehta Madhur Mehta moved to the US in 2021. The last five years have taken a toll on him.

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