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Washington. The dream of settling in America with education, job and better earning has been attracting a large number of Indian youth for a long time. But some people of Indian origin living abroad have put forward another aspect of this dream. He says that despite good job and high income Distance from family, visa uncertainty and loneliness It can take a toll on life.

These people are of the opinion that the decision to go to America should not be taken only on the basis of salary and facilities. Career opportunities have grown rapidly in India too and living close to family may be more important for many young people.

Suhas and Priyanka shared their experience of living abroad

Indian-origin Suhas and Priyanka shared their experiences of living abroad in a video shared on social media. Both said that the biggest cost of living in America is being away from their family and friends.

According to Suhas, despite spending many years in America, he did not feel complete belonging there. He said that if he gets a chance, he would like to come back to India and stay here.

Both of them believe that even in India today, there are many opportunities available for the youth to make a career and move ahead.

How real is the life seen on social media?

35-year-old Madhur Mehta, living in America, has also shared his story. He works as a program manager at a tech company in Seattle. He says that the reality was quite different from the 'dream life' he had imagined.

According to Madhur, after seeing his pictures on social media, people may feel that his life is very wonderful, but there is another part of the picture also. The visa uncertainty has affected their future plans.

Visa concerns increase pressure

Madhur reached America in 2021 to pursue masters studies. His goal was to build a stable career and support his family financially through a good job.

After about five years, he achieved the position of program manager in a big company like Amazon. Despite success in career, he says that living thousands of kilometers away from family and uncertainty about immigration status creates constant mental pressure.

Getting the H-1B visa brought some relief, but he is still worried that immigration rules may change in the future.

Canada and Europe also considered

Madhur and his fiancee are also considering the option of going to Canada or Europe. He believes that visa and immigration rules may be relatively stable in some European countries.

However, after spending many years in America, it is not easy to go to another country and start life afresh. This is the reason why many Indians living abroad no longer look at their decisions only from the perspective of earning.

Returning to India is also becoming an option

These experiences raise the question whether going abroad is a better option for every youth? Better salaries and career opportunities in America are still a big attraction for Indians, but there are many challenges associated with it.

Visa uncertainty, distance from family, social isolation and the emotional impact of being away from home for long periods of time There are aspects that need to be considered before going abroad.

At the same time, increasing opportunities in startup, technology, corporate and other sectors in India are also giving the youth the option to make a career by staying in the country.

Don't just look at your salary before going abroad

The words of these NRIs do not mean that living in America is a bad experience for everyone. Rather the message is that the decision to go abroad This should not be done just for the sake of higher salary and better lifestyle.

Family, peace of mind, stability of immigration, career prospects and long-term future—it may make more sense to take a decision keeping all these aspects in mind. In such a situation, the youth who dream of going to America now have an important option –Before going abroad, the opportunities available in India should also be seriously considered.