Don't fall for US education offers, you wont get work visa

As college application season approaches, a prominent Indian-American software developer has cautioned students against pursuing higher education in the United States. The warning comes in stark contrast to recent efforts by US officials to attract Indian students to American universities.

Suren, a tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience and a vocal critic of US immigration policies, took to social media platform X to share his concerns.

"These are lies"

In response to US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's promotion of EducationUSA Fairs, Suren wrote: “Please don't come to the USA. These are lies. Don't believe me? Talk to anyone who came here to study in the last decade. Your dreams will be shattered. There is no future after your education is over. Your entire career will be chasing H1B visas. Green cards for Indian-born have a wait time of 100 years."

Suren's message challenges the long-held belief that studying in the US is a pathway to success and prosperity. He highlights the difficulties faced by international students after graduation, particularly the challenges of securing work visas and navigating the complex US immigration system.

The post has sparked a debate among Indian immigrants, with many echoing Suren's sentiments. One user, Satya, commented:

"I agree! I am based in the United States and moved from India 21 years ago. Those times were different. Now, it's India's time next 2 decades, and smart people will succeed here than the USA. GC (green card) wait in the USA is miserable! Not worth it unless you just go there for other factors. Immigration is a big pain point now more than ever especially for 'legal immigrants'."

In Canada, citizenship is easy, but no jobs 

The conversation also extended to other popular destinations for Indian students. Another user advised Indians against moving to Canada, citing high costs of living and employment challenges, “And don't come to Canada either. You will get citizenship. But now it's unaffordable and lots of people without jobs and we all know the law and order situation.”

At the heart of the issue is the Green Card backlog, which disproportionately affects Indian nationals due to per-country caps on permanent residency visas. This system has created wait times that can span decades, leaving many skilled professionals in a state of uncertainty despite years of living and working in the US.

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