Overview
A tech professional shared his 22-year journey to build a life in the US, facing repeated visa challenges, eventual green card approval, and sudden revocation, leaving him in legal uncertainty despite significant personal and professional achievements.
Early Ambitions and Education
- Began aspiring to move to the US at age 14, motivated by the promise of merit-based success.
- Completed undergraduate and master's degrees in the US.
- Secured STEM OPT and participated in H-1B lotteries in 2016, but failed to obtain a visa.
Initial Setbacks and Career Growth Abroad
- Gained H-1B approval in 2022, but a technical employer error caused revocation, forcing a return to his home country.
- Rebuilt his career, becoming Chief Technology Officer at a national bank, earning national awards, and meeting the country's president.
Pursuit of US Permanent Residency
- Applied for US green cards in EB-2 and EB-1A categories; faced multiple denials.
- Successfully obtained EB-1A extraordinary ability green card after three attempts.
- Received a new H-1B approval and re-entered the US with his family in 2024.
Sudden Green Card Revocation
- Ten days after returning to the US, received notification that his EB1A green card was revoked with no explanation or recourse.
- Now faces legal limbo, unemployment, and uncertainty despite following all legal procedures.
Key Takeaways
- A long-term pursuit of legal residency in the US can end abruptly despite strict compliance and notable achievements.
- System errors and opaque processes can undermine even the most persistent and qualified applicants.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- What specific reason led to the green card revocation?
- Is there any appeal or reinstatement process available for such cases?
- How can future applicants safeguard against similar outcomes?