India, July 31 -- For Indians living overseas, family emergencies often come with an added layer of uncertainty, whether they will be able to return to their adopted country after travelling home. That dilemma has come into sharp focus after a US-based Indian turned to social media for advice on choosing between visiting a critically ill parent in India and staying with a pregnant wife amid visa stamping concerns.

The post, shared on Reddit, has struck a chord with many Indians living abroad, with users sharing similar experiences of missing major family milestones because of immigration and travel restrictions. The discussion has also renewed attention on the emotional toll visa-related uncertainty can have on families separated by cont...