Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:19am on 25 Feb 2026,Wednesday India Global
A 32-year-old Indian professional who spent nearly nine years in the United States on an H-1B visa has sparked a widespread online discussion after sharing his reverse migration experience on Reddit. Laid off and forced to return to Hyderabad, he admitted that five months later, reality is sinking in painfully. While living with his parents offers comfort, he feels he has "gone back nine years." The emotional turmoil deepened after his girlfriend relocated to the US and friends moved there through company transfers. His I-140 petition was not approved, leaving his return prospects uncertain. The post drew thousands of responses, with many urging patience, perspective, and acceptance of the difficult transition. (PC: HT)
