I left New York and a six-figure job to move back to India. H-1B restrictions made it easier to walk away.

Disha Lamba, a 28-year-old Indian professional, moved back to India in May 2026 after living in the United States for several years. She cited the desire to be closer to family and dissatisfaction with H-1B visa restrictions as key reasons for her decision. Lamba, who had a six-figure job in New York, views the move as worth it despite leaving her career behind.

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