Archive · 1 Jan 2026
H-1B Visa Holder Faces Dilemma After Father's Death
A man with an H-1B visa in the US is very sad because his dad in India just passed away.
He wants to go to India to say goodbye, but he's worried that if he leaves the US, he might not be able to come back because of strict visa rules.
He asked for advice on a Facebook group, and people shared different opinions.
Some said he should go to India to be with his family, while others said he should stay in the US to take care of his family there.
Lawyers and big companies like Apple and Google are also telling people with visas not to travel outside the US right now because it might be risky.
The man is trying to decide what to do, and it's a very hard choice for him.
An H-1B visa holder is facing a dilemma about traveling to India for his father's last rites due to visa and re-entry complications.
The visa holder's adjustment of status is under processing, and he is unable to schedule a visa appointment.
Immigration attorney Gnanamookan Senthurjothi advises the visa holder to be practical and consider the complications surrounding the H-1B visa and appointment in India.
Renowned immigration attorneys Emily Neumann and Rahul Reddy have issued an urgent travel warning for non-immigrant visa holders, advising them not to travel outside the USA.
Members of the Facebook group where the original post appeared shared a wide range of perspectives, shaped by their own personal experiences.
- Who
- An H-1B visa holder and his family
- What
- The visa holder is facing a dilemma about traveling to India for his father's last rites due to visa and re-entry complications
- When
- The father's death occurred recently, and the post was shared in a private Facebook group
- Where
- The visa holder is currently in the US, and his father passed away in India
- Why
- Due to recent changes and uncertainty around the H-1B visa process, the visa holder is concerned about potential complications with his visa status if he travels to India
- Visa Type
- H-1B
- Current Status
- Adjustment of status under processing
- Travel Warning Issued By
- Emily Neumann and Rahul Reddy
- Companies Warning Employees
- Apple and Google
- Facebook Group Size
- Over 2 lakh Indians
- Immigration Attorney's Name
- Gnanamookan Senthurjothi
- Social Media Platforms Mentioned
- Facebook and LinkedIn
