Hyderabad: The prolonged wait for US green cards is prompting many Indian professionals to consider moving to other countries, including Canada, Australia and destinations closer to India, such as Singapore, reveals a study.
Titled ‘The Green Card Drag: How Highly Skilled Asian Indian Immigrants Experience the US Immigration System’, despite the uncertainty, stress and anxiety associated with their immigration status, most participants did not want to return to India permanently, according to the study. They said they would consider returning only temporarily, to visit family or go on vacation. Canada has a point-based immigration system which is a much better and easier path for people to get permanent residence outside the US,” said Srinivas, a systems engineer who was interviewed as part of the study. The study said the accounts of interviewees reflected the frustration H-1B visa holders experience with the US immigration system, which could prompt some skilled workers to move to countries with more favourable immigration pathways.
Several interviewees spoke about exploring options outside the US. “I think about moving to Canada. At least there, the green card process is much better, and my employer has an office in Vancouver too. Freedom was a key factor, it noted. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad
