I've spent 5 years building a life in the US. Even with an H-1B, I don't feel secure enough to buy a home or start a family.

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Madhur Mehta moved to the US in 2021. The last five years have taken a toll on him.After the government changed the H-1B lottery selection process, he made Plan B's in case he wasn't picked.His H-1B petition was approved in 2026, but he still feels like he can't plan ahead.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Madhur Mehta, 35, an Indian national living in Seattle and working at Amazon. The following has been edited for length and clarity.When I came to the US for my master's degree in August 2021, my goal was to have a stable career and join a good company. I wanted to grow professionally and personally, and support my family back home in India.After five years in the US, I've achieved a lot, including landing a program manager role at Amazon.

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