India, Feb. 24 -- A 32-year-old professional who returned to India after nearly 9 years in the US has sparked a discussion online about reverse migration, identity and second thoughts. In a Reddit post titled "NRIs returning back to India and questioning the decision," the Hyderabad-based man shared how being laid off while on an H-1B visa forced him to move back home. 5 months later, he says the reality of the shift is only just sinking in.

"I recently moved back to India (Hyderabad) from the US after almost 9 years due to visa issues. I was on an H1B and got laid off, so I had to move back," he wrote. "Although I had initially made up my mind, reality has started to sink in now," he continued.

The user went on to reflect on the dualit...