Minneapolis data scientist calls policy ‘ridiculous’ as friend returns to India after eight years
Nathan Platter, a data scientist based in Minneapolis, has criticised the US H-1B visa policy after his Indian friend, who had studied, worked, and built a life in the US for eight years, was compelled to return to India reported gujaratsamachar.com.
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In a LinkedIn post, Platter wrote, “We let her study here, work here, pay taxes here. And now we’re kicking her out?
My friend is moving back to India after 8 years in the US (4 undergrad + 2 grad school + 2 working) because she couldn’t land a new job in the arbitrary 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders.”
Platter called the policy “ridiculous” and highlighted the broader impact:
“She has to uproot her life in Austin, say goodbye to her community, and take all that talent out of the US economy. BACK TO INDIA! Startups lose. Landlords lose. Cities lose. America loses. We need better ways to retain international talent. H1B needs a complete overhaul. Not next year. NOW,” he added.
The post has sparked discussion about the need for reform in H-1B rules, particularly the tight 60-day grace period, which many argue forces skilled workers to leave despite contributing significantly to the US economy.
