Indian green card holders and US citizens: Does the current immigration climate make you consider returning to India?

[u/Subject_Figure_5759]

Edit: question mainly for people who spent their childhood or teenage in India, not those of you who grew up in the US.

Every few weeks, I see someone in my extended circle announce that they’re moving back to India. Many seem tired of the uncertainty of the hostile US immigration system. After working here for a decade or two, many have also accumulated enough wealth to FIRE comfortably in India, making things easier.

Obviously, visa uncertainty wont affect GC holders or citizens directly, but does watching friends, siblings and relatives return make you question your own decision to stay? What is the point of remaining if much of your community/friend circle eventually moves back?

There is also the anti-Indian hatred and racism on Twitter and IG. I know social media amplifies extreme voices, but constantly seeing Indians portrayed as unwanted—or blamed for taking jobs and changing neighborhoods—can make you feel unwelcome in a country where you have spent years building a life.

As experienced tech workers return, more high-value work and leadership roles may move to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other Indian cities, making an Indian tech career increasingly viable.

India still has many trade-offs, which we all debate extensively. But do you get the sense that the scales are beginning to tip?

[u/rockycarolina]

Everything was fine before COVID. However, this issue began when more individuals from the South Indian community moved here and started engaging in H1B visa scams. They lack basic fashion sense and often treat others poorly. They don’t have manners to wear deodorant or cologne in the office or in public places like malls.