I've spent 5 years building a life in the US. Even with an H-1B, I don't feel secure enough to buy a home or start a family.

Madhur Mehta, an Indian national living in Seattle who moved to the US in 2021, detailed how visa uncertainty has created significant emotional strain despite professional achievements. Although he received H-1B approval in 2026 and secured a Program Manager role at Amazon, his concerns about government changes to visa rules make him feel insecure about major life plans like buying a home or starting a family.