An Indian man’s post has gone viral on social media after posting his dilemma on moving to the US. The father of two is currently facing a major life decision, whether to relocate to the United States with his family purely to give his children better educational opportunities.
“I’m in my 40s, my wife is a homemaker, and we have two kids studying in Class 9 and Class 7,” the post begins. The man, who claims to be financially stable in India with a fully owned home and no loans, has been offered an internal company transfer to Dallas, Texas, on an L1A visa with a pathway to EB1 Green Card and a $150,000 salary package.
What are his concerns?
He insists that money is not the motivation behind the potential move. “I’m considering this opportunity solely for my kids’ future and better education,” he writes. However, the decision is not an easy one. He expresses concern over the emotional and cultural upheaval the relocation might cause, especially for his children who are already midway through their schooling in India.
“Your child might get into visa limbo”
Netizens poured out their comments. A user said, “please listen to this comment. This is the biggest reason. Your child may age out and that is not a good position for any young person to have to deal with.” “Please listen to this advice. Also, UG admissions process in US is very different from India. They don’t have JEE, it’s SAT, essays and LoRs. Your kids may find it challenging to blend in to US highschools,” added another
A netizen stated, “I don’t think it would be the right move, especially considering that your kids are already in 9th and 7th grades. At this stage, they’ve likely built strong friendships that could be disrupted. You’ve also established your own social circle here. Moving away now, to a place where you don’t know anyone, could end up being quite lonely and emotionally challenging, not just for you, but for your entire family. If you’ve built a solid net worth here, it might be more fulfilling to enjoy the life you’ve created in India rather than starting over somewhere unfamiliar.”
“High school kids can be filterless, mean spirited, & hard to navigate. That said schools have student run organizations to facilitate kids who have moved in from different cultures. They have buddy systems to help out such kids. My son was a buddy for a kid who moved from Bengaluru to San Diego.That said, there is a lot of luck factor in how things turn out. You need to ask yourself, do you want to inflict this risk on your family? Could they not go abroad for Masters program?,” noted a user.