An Indian techie’s green card journey is going viral online. The story has once again highlighted concerns around the US immigration system. Many professionals relate to the long and uncertain process of securing permanent residency.
Aishani B, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, shared her experience on LinkedIn. She described her seven year journey filled with repeated setbacks. From 2019 to 2025, she entered the H-1B lottery each year but was not selected.
By 2022, she moved to Canada, a route now chosen by many Indian professionals. In 2023, she returned to the US on an L1 visa. This option is often used as an alternative when H-1B applications do not succeed.
At the same time, her company continued filing for an EB-1 green card. Despite multiple attempts, she remained unsure about the outcome. After facing several rejections, expectations were naturally low during the process.
She continued focusing on her career and skill development. Her aim was to gain experience even if she had to move elsewhere later. In 2025, her efforts paid off when she finally secured a green card through the EB-1 category.
Her post received strong reactions from others facing similar challenges. Many users said they were still waiting after several attempts. Some shared that they had been trying for nearly a decade without success.
While her journey feels inspiring, it also reflects deeper issues. Skilled workers often remain stuck in uncertainty for years. The system relies heavily on chance, making the process difficult for many applicants.
Aishani B did not offer specific strategies to navigate the system. However, she shared a simple message of resilience. She said that the number of rejections does not define the journey, but the growth achieved along the way matters more.
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