The H-1B has given me so many opportunities. But even after 12 years, my life in the US feels unstable and temporary because of it.
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Surbhi Madan has lived in the US for 12 years on an H-1B visa, which has fostered her career growth but also introduced uncertainty into her life. She moved to the US for education and landed a position at Google after graduation. Now a senior software engineer, she contemplates her future stability and career options, including leadership roles and teaching opportunities. Volunteering for women in tech initiatives remains a passion as she seeks to combine her technical skills with mentorship.
"While the one-third probability of getting picked in the lottery remains the same since I applied in 2017, the job market when I graduated felt better."
"I'm in a phase of my life where I'm thinking about long-term stability and have considered a career change."
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