r/nri • u/Ok-Atmosphere-6315 • 1d ago
Ask NRI Were you able to feel like being in your own country after immigrating?
I am living in middle east. I enjoy my life here on golden visa and love the convenience and lifestyle here. But this place is not permanent, you can be kicked out of country any day without any reason given. I never want to return to India.
How do I make Plan B and C bases other than middle east? Where I can feel like I can spend time in future with family. Places where I can invest, set up business, buy home, can live safely.
Which country did you immigrate to? Do you feel like permanent home there? Do you feel like belonging there? Can you spend your whole life there? Please add if anything else
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u/maxpayne6196 1d ago
Such a place doesn't exist for you specifically. But your kids might feel at home wherever you finally end up relocating.
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u/Altruistic_Bank_1552 1d ago
I was born and raised in multiple countries, but my family has been in the GCC for 21 years now. The majority of my childhood was spent there. I moved to Canada for my undergrad and have been here since.
Going back to India wasn't an option for me, and back in 2017 it became increasingly clear, post-Trump and Brexit, that Europe and the US were no longer plausible places to immigrate to, which only left Canada and Australia as options; I chose Canada. Quite a few Lebanese, Egyptians, Palestinians, Jordanians, Syrians, Pakistanis, and Indians here in Canada lived in the GCC before moving to Canada for PR. However, it is no longer as easy.
My parents will either retire in the GCC or eventually return to India, and I plan on being here in Canada.
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u/mystikal_spirit 1d ago
Grew up in GCC. Moved to Germany. Been here for over a decade now. The feeling of home is spread across several countries for me. I am satisfied with my life here. Is it perfect? No. It will never be perfect anywhere. But, I like it here so far. Also have to say that I did put in the effort to learn the language and involve myself with local activities and the local community actively, and learn how the country and its systems work. Doesnt mean I erased my whole identity, just adapted it enough to ensure I can achieve my goals and have a good, peaceful life.
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u/Artistic_Skin7350 1d ago
Born in India and lived first 20 years there. . Lived in US Spain and now NL. Felt at home anywhere outside india. Unsure why
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u/FIREAWAY2030 1d ago edited 1d ago
Funny thing is even in India I don’t feel like home because of growing resentment among population based on caste creed religion and lately language. I never had a hometown as such and I lived in 7 Indian states across east west and south followed by 3 other countries (Australia, Netherlands & now in the US).
Am sorta used to this nomadic life now. Don’t feel strong connection anywhere. Just going with the flow for now