“I think the U.S. is still the golden standard.” Wen-Hsing Huang came to the U.S. from Taiwan in 2022 for the tech scene, and was hired by Amazon on an H-1B visa. “I want to use my talents to change the world, and I think the United States was the best platform to do that.” Ananya Joshi came from India to attend a master’s program in Chicago in 2022. “I remember there were a lot of companies, they would be able to sponsor.” Haina said she’s experienced a recent shift, where it has become harder to find companies that sponsor H-1B visas. The United States seems not very welcoming to immigrants that contribute to this country.” “The signals are, like, pretty clear at this point. Staying in the United States is no longer the only way to achieve my American dream.”

Source: International New York Times April 03, 2026 10:32 UTC