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Indian IT Professionals Weigh Return to India After US Tightens Visa and Citizenship Rules

A viral Reddit post by an Indian engineer highlights the dilemma of families torn between US work-life balance versus higher savings potential back home under tougher visa measures including revoked birthright citizenship.

A Reddit post by an Indian engineer highlights emotional and practical struggles.
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Overview

  • President Trump’s new executive order bars birthright citizenship for children born to parents on temporary visas such as H-1B unless a parent holds a green card or US citizenship.
  • Indian nationals account for over 70% of H-1B visa holders and are facing unprecedented scrutiny over renewals and protracted green card backlogs.
  • An anonymous engineer’s May 29 Reddit post outlines his struggle of balancing minimal US savings with cherished family time against a lucrative job offer in his native state.
  • Reddit users offered varied perspectives on financial gains, children’s adjustment to life in India and the trade-offs between career demands and personal well-being.
  • The growing uncertainty over immigration policies is driving many Indian IT professionals to reassess their long-term residency and career prospects.