Indian couple in US warns youngsters: ‘Don’t come’

An Indian couple living in the US has advised young Indians not to move abroad, saying opportunities in India now match what the US offers. Suhas and Priyanka, in a street interview with Instagram creator Darshana, said they moved to America years ago when India was tough for jobs and quality of life, but the gap has narrowed. Suhas said, 'Don't come,' adding that nearly everything possible in the US can now be done in India.

The couple also highlighted the personal and emotional costs of leaving family and struggling for acceptance abroad. Suhas said he still feels not fully accepted in the US and would rather live in India if he could. Priyanka noted that India is attracting major investments, while Chinese students often return home after studying in the US, something she felt Indians are less likely to do.

Suhas pointed to immigration uncertainty as a key factor: the long green card wait for Indians, dependence on employers for legal status, and risks to spouses and children on dependent visas. He advised young people to look beyond salaries and consider visa anxiety and family disruption. Reactions online were mixed, with some users questioning why Suhas himself has not returned. He responded that moving back would involve heavy personal and financial costs, adding that if he were in India today, he would not migrate.