‘Immigration policies control our lives’: Former NRI explains why she left US to settle back in India | Watch video
Pankhuri, a former NRI from Indore, reflects on her family's return from America after 13 years. She cites cultural disconnect, longing for family connections, and immigration stress as key reasons for their decision.
Pankhuri, an ex-NRI currently residing in Indore, recounted her family's decision to return from America to India after a 13-year stay. Despite forming lasting friendships and avoiding visa complications, she felt a sense of unease. Five key factors contributed to their decision:
1. Constantly having to spell her name for Americans, reflecting a feeling of not truly belonging.
2. Lack of shared cultural references with those around her in the US.
3. Watching her parents grow older virtually from afar, missing the experience of being physically present.
4. Concerns about her children's ideal childhood experiences and relationships with extended family.
5. The exhausting schedule of work and visa-related stress, which felt like the US immigration policies were controlling their lives.
Pankhuri emphasized that priorities change over time, and building a life abroad doesn't necessarily align with one's true desires. She highlighted the difficulty of starting anew in a different country.
Written by urgent.news from Live Mint's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
