Indian-Origin Google Techie Shares Journey to US Permanent Residency, Highlights H-1B Visa Struggles
Indian-Origin Google Techie Shares Journey to US Permanent Residency, Highlights H-1B Visa Struggles (Representational pic)
An Indian-origin Google employee recently shared their journey of obtaining permanent residency in the US after a lengthy wait of 3,505 days
Key Points
• An Indian techie got permanent residency after a 9-year wait
• Thousands of Indian engineers and researchers working in the US without Green Cards
• Over 1.2 million Indians waiting for Green Card and backlog will reach 2.1 million by 2030
The now, deleted post, shed light on the challenges faced by skilled workers under the H-1B visa system and highlighted the struggles of thousands of Indian engineers and researchers working in the US without Green Cards.
Detailing the difficulties posed by the H-1B visa, the individual highlighted the need for visa stamp renewals every few years, which often hindered travel and participation in events such as conferences.
The restrictive nature of the visa also led to heartbreaking situations where individuals couldn’t bid farewell to their loved ones due to visa appointment unavailability.
Despite efforts through proposed bills in the Senate and Congress to address the Green Card backlog issue, immediate relief seems elusive. With over 1.2 million Indians waiting for Green Cards, the backlog is expected to swell to 2.1 million by 2030, according to USCIS data.
The post garnered significant attention on social media, accumulating over 3.8 lakh views and close to 2,400 likes.
Here are some reactions on the, now deleted post:
“Considering the current situation, ten years is not bad. Congrats!”
“You are very lucky. I see a lot of people who have been here for more than ten years and still don’t have GC,” shared an X user.
“Getting citizenship after a wait of almost ten years, happy for you. I reckon many people wait decades for it,” shared another.
It sparked a range of reactions and discussions among users, underscoring the urgency of reform in the US immigration system to better accommodate skilled talent already contributing to the nation’s workforce.
