How do you guys handle the frustration of being stuck in your job due to visa reasons? I am planning my future here but am really starting to wonder if this is all worth it. I am from Europe with economically similar opportunities. I kind of hate my job, don’t think I am paid or treated fairly and some days I just wanna go home. I am on L1A, for GC I have to wait another year before they start the process. My bf is American but it’s too early to marry and also not a quick fix 😅

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Please check the GC wait times for Indians and you feel good. That’s all for the day! Good night.

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Oh yes, that is true. I know there are people in much worse circumstances.

Former L1a here who got his GC approved recently. The opportunities in finance and the pay in the US is much better than anywhere in Europe (except maybe Switzerland and London). Just wait it out, enjoy your life and find a good exit when the time comes. Good luck! P.s I waited for 5.5 years since I arrived here.

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For me, a GC was worth the wait

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Wow are you me? 😭 I honestly cried about this a lot....
Except I'm still waiting for my L1B

Nope absolutely not. Same goes for peeps who had an easy visa situation 😞
I honestly find it so frustrating because I would see all the things people are able to do and go while I can't go anywhere...I feel like my potential is all being wasted

OP,apply for GC asap and you will have it in hand in 1.5 yrs under ROW category..just got my GC and it’s definitely worth the wait…
On a side note I am an Indian and most folks have crazy wait times on H1B,tell us about visa wait times and we all can totally relate to it..

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