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I got H1B Visa and 83000 USD dollar petition amount as annual package.I am confused as this amount will be enough to survive there with wife and 7 year old daughter.My wife is working here and together we are earning 50LPA annual.We are settled here by owning house too.Confusion is my wife will not be able to work there on H4 Visa so the kind of life we are living here will not be possible there.Thoughts?Suggestions?Pros and Cons?
Filed for H1B extension, extension approved till aug-2024 (stamping not done), switched from tcs to infosys before stamping. I have new petition documents with me. Assuming infosys agrees to use my H1B, is there a possibility to file H1B transfer or reuse my visa.? Thanks
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I was in a similar situation, and getting my credentials evaluated through https://documentevaluation.com/
really helped me understand my options for the U.S. It gave me clarity before deciding what move made the most sense.
There are lot of uncertainty in USA on H1B visa.. both you and your wife are earning decent amount.. I would suggest to be in India.. I have worked in US and India both.. life is better in US but with lot of uncertainty.
Moving on H4 without work rights will be tough, especially with your current salary and experience. Instead of asking your wife to move back and take a pay cut, it’s better for you to try getting a US-remote role from India first and move only when you have stable income. Taking small support jobs in the US won’t match your profile, so that shouldn’t be your first choice.
If you move to the US on H4, you can’t work, so your career stalls. If she moves to India, her pay drops a lot. Best path is usually she stays in the US while you try for an H1B, L1, or a proper remote role first. That keeps both careers safer.