Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Engineer's US Dream in Limbo: Visa Struggles and Career Obstacles
Imagine you grew up in America, went to college, and got a good job, but the government might kick you out.
That's happening to this engineer.
He came to the US as a kid but now has visa problems.
He has two degrees, but can't get a job that will help him stay because of the visa.
He's working at a low-paying job just to keep his work permit.
He's tried hard, but it feels like his dreams are being stopped.
He's looking at options like more schooling, moving to Canada, or going back to India, all because of the complicated rules.
A 28-year-old mechanical engineer is facing uncertainty regarding his US visa status.
He aged out of his H-4 dependent visa at 21 and is now on STEM OPT.
He works at a low-paying job that doesn't offer H-1B sponsorship.
He is exploring options like a Ph.D., immigrating to Canada, or returning to India.
Visa laws hinder his career prospects despite his education and experience.
- Who
- A 28-year-old mechanical engineer born in India.
- What
- Facing visa uncertainty and struggling to stay in the US.
- When
- Currently; has been in this situation since aging out of H-4 status at age 21.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Visa laws and lack of employer sponsorship hinder his ability to work and remain in the U.S.
- Age
- 28
- Degrees
- Mechanical Engineering
- Current Status
- STEM OPT
- Current Salary
- $31,000
- Visa Deadline
- 2026 (H-1B lottery)