The issue underscores how the immigration process can sometimes overlook the human aspect, leaving individuals like this blogger caught in an excruciating limbo where both time and family are slipping away
An Indian blogger has shared a heart-wrenching account of the struggles faced by immigrants dealing with U.S. visa delays during family health emergencies. His mother has been battling cancer in India for two years and is now in the final stages of her illness, reported indiaherald.com.
Despite his desperate need to be by her side, visa complications have left him unable to travel. His company filed for his H1B visa on June 18, but the application remains unresolved, leaving him in an agonizing dilemma.
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This story highlights a broader challenge faced by Indian nationals caught between the lengthy H1B visa process and personal responsibilities
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The blogger has repeatedly asked if there are any legal options to expedite his application or whether he could get his visa stamped at a U.S. embassy in India, but his efforts have been in vain
“For the past two years, my mother has been fighting cancer, and she is now nearing the end of her journey. She wants me by her side,” he wrote in an emotional blog post. However, legal complications have prevented him from traveling. “My immigration attorney warned me that if I leave the U.S. before my visa is granted, it will be automatically denied. Knowing my mom is seriously ill and wants me with her makes this situation unbearable,” he explained.
His experience has sparked conversations within the immigrant community about the emotional toll that visa delays can take, especially when family crises arise.
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