The hidden sacrifices of chasing an H-1B career in America

Business Insider | 28-09-2026 12:33pm |

H-1B visa holders and hopefuls shared with Business Insider the career, financial, and family sacrifices they make while pursuing this visa route. One example is Madhur Mehta, who has spent five years in the US, earned a master's degree, and landed a job at Amazon, but still cannot plan his life far ahead due to visa uncertainties. His fiancée has one remaining attempt at the H-1B lottery before her work authorization expires.

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