A Reddit post on fighting hard to get an H-1B and a green card, just to realize that happiness lies in the home country, went viral as it resonated with many users who commented that priorities of individuals change as they age and many people want to go back to their country of origin once they have enough money. “By the time they get their GC, they are old with good wealth and like people retiring and moving to Florida or warmer places, Indians move back to India,” one wrote. “I was a part of an FB group of the expats in the US and the most common question was ‘How long can i stay in India after getting my green card’. You can imagine now. Most of the Indians are out there for money, their heart lies in India only,” another user shared an experience.
A Reddit post on fighting so hard for H-1B, green card goes viral.
“I’m with you. I moved to the US 11 years ago with a dream to settle here. Now I’m here entering my 8th year of H1B and my priority date around the corner. I still want to settle here but that obsession of moving here permanently I had 11 yrs back has definitely faded,” one said, explaining how priorities changed over years.“Yes! I get the feeling every few months, but one trip to India makes me realize how lucky I am to have permanent residency in a first world country,” one wrote, differing. “They try to convince themselves that they are happier returning to home country. The fact is that circumstances keep changing. Everyone has different things that keep them happy. For me, staying in a non polluted city with access to good medical facilities and good internet connection would make me happy. No city in India can give me this. So it’s USA for me,” another wrote. “If someone thinks H-1Bs are sought after by just anyone, they’re mistaken. Most H-1B holders already have good enough careers with their basic needs met but they move to the US not out of desperation, but to make it good enough career -> better career. Others don’t even bother, either because they find alternative ways to improve their lives or have strong support systems within their home countries,” one wrote.