Others are driven by the desire to eventually get a green card, faith in their employers, or their jobs. Even in the face of immigration uncertainty, house ownership offers a feeling of security to families with children. The hazards are substantial, though. An H1B visa holder has 60 days to locate a new employment or risk leaving the country if they lose their current one. If the visa disappears, a mortgage does not. Quickly selling the property might put you in financial trouble, especially if the market is slow. In order to combat this, some choose homes that are simple to rent out, guaranteeing that the property will continue to be a valued asset rather than a liability even if they are forced to move out.
This is a systemic problem that goes beyond individual decision. Highly talented people are caught in a loop of uncertainty by the U.S. immigration system that can last for decades. Long-term choices, family planning, and homeownership become privileges that are dependent on the whims of green card processing timeframes and visa approvals rather than merit.
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