An American man lashed out at the H-1B visa policy after his Indian friend had to leave the United States because she did not find a new employer willing to sponsor her visa.
Nathan Platter took to LinkedIn to express his anger, stating that his friend spent eight years in the United States, but after losing her job, she had to find a new one within 60 days or face deportation.
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Nathan posted, “We let her study here. Work here. Pay taxes here. And now we’re kicking her out? My friend is moving back to India after 8 years in the U.S. (4 undergrad + 2 grad school + 2 working) because she couldn’t land a new job in the arbitrary 60-day grace period for H1B visa holders. Never mind the 14-hour workdays. Never mind the STEM degree. Never mind the value she brought to her team and her city. She has to uproot her life in Austin, say goodbye to her community, and take all that talent out of the U.S. economy. BACK TO INDIA! This policy is ridiculous. We’re educating brilliant minds and then handing them to our global competitors. Startups lose. Landlords lose. Cities lose. America loses. We need better ways to retain international talent. H1B needs a complete overhaul. Not next year. NOW.”
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A few weeks ago, the US Embassy in India issued a stern warning to visa holders, reminding them to respect the terms of their US visa and authorised period of stay in the United States and making it clear that any violation could lead to visa revocation and possible deportation.
In a post on X the US Embassy said, "Respect the terms of your U.S. visa and your authorized period of stay in the United States. Remaining in the United States past your 1-94 "Admit Until Date" can lead to severe consequences such as visa revocation, possible deportation, and ineligibility for future visas. Overstaying may permanently affect your ability to travel, study, or work in the United States."