# More Indians opt for Germany over US for peace and visas 2026-08-09T20:48:06+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Indian professionals in Germany now earn a median gross wage of €5,393 per month, 29% more than local workers, and student enrollments have hit a record 54,000 in 2025, surpassing China. A viral video by Aakanksha Khandelwal, a content creator who lived in the US for two years, explains the shift: she wants peace and freedom from visa stress. She expects German permanent residency this year. Livemint.com reports the trend is driven by tight US H-1B quotas, decades-long Green Card waits, and Germany’s new Opportunity Card and faster dual-citizenship path. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Chancenkarte, Germany, H-1B visa, Indian immigrants, quality of life, US Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/more-indians-opt-for-germany-over-us-for-peace-and-visas/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/more-indians-opt-for-germany-over-us-for-peace-and-visas/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.