An Indian software professional has sparked discussion online after sharing a detailed account of his immigration and employment struggles in the United States, saying he is preparing to return to India after five years abroad with debt, no savings and uncertainty about the future.
In a Reddit post titled, "Returning to India after 5 years in the U.S. feeling completely defeated. How do I start over?" , the 26-year-old said he feels like "an absolute failure" after a series of setbacks involving layoffs, visa complications and prolonged legal and administrative processes.