A 29-year-old Indian professional working in the US has described the stress of repeated H-1B lottery failures as a “permanent subscription” in a viral Reddit post cited by American Bazaar.The user said he moved to the US for a master’s degree, which he called “one of the worst job markets ever.” He completed his course in about 1.5 years, supported himself through campus work and later secured a full-time role in a top bank while working under Optional Practical Training (OPT).He said that he initially took an education loan of around $40,000, which he later fully repaid and gradually saved around $100,000. However, despite financial stability and a steady job, he said uncertainty over his immigration status dominated his life.“Sounds great on paper… but Visa concerns are basically a permanent subscription at this point,” wrote a Reddit user.After three unsuccessful attempts in the H-1B lottery, he said the emotional stress became difficult to manage.“At this point I believe my name is not in the simulation,” he said.He added: “Mentally it’s exhausting after doing everything ‘right’ and still having your future decided by a random draw.”The user said he may now consider internal transfer back to India, where he can earn around Rs 30,00,000 (or $35,300) per year in his home city. He said the idea of returning also came with the appeal of being closer to family and not having to constantly track immigration updates.“Finally living a life where I don’t look at ‘H1B news’ like stock market earnings,” he wrote. He further wrote, “Yes too… marriage pressure has officially entered the chat.”The post sparked discussion among other Indian professionals in similar situations, many of whom shared their experiences of fatigue, uncertainty and plans to return to India after years in the US.He said that he has achieved what many consider professional success, but still struggles with constant stress.“My stats: I got my masters, survived the dumpster-fire job market, and worked my way up to a lead manufacturing engineer role at a startup. On paper, it’s the dream – lead title, 100% debt-free, and a solid USD nest egg. But like you said, visa worries are a background noise that never stops.He said that the possibility of returning to India has already brought some relief.“Just booking the flight has started bringing ‘relief’.”This comes as hundreds of applicants are facing delays in their H-1B visa processing due to higher petition volumes, requests for evidence (RFE), stricter USCIS scrutiny of particular businesses, and additional security and background checks under the Trump administration.