India, May 6 -- An Indian-origin techie and his cardiologist spouse residing in the US are contemplating a move to Dubai because of extended delays in H-1B visa stamping, which hinder their ability to visit family in India. While they are acknowledged as essential workers, both are experiencing significant delays in obtaining Green Cards and face the possibility of being unable to return to the US if they travel internationally. Their circumstances illustrate a wider trend among skilled migrants who are reassessing their living and working locations in light of immigration challenges and global mobility alternatives.

Their story was shared by immigration analyst Sam Peak, who chose not to disclose their identities and obtained their cons...