[BIackSwan]

This story is pretty much the same across the board. My application was selected for a random audit which meant that it was stalled for undetermined amount of time. Yep, indeterminate. I had no idea what was gonna happen next or how long I had to wait.

So rather than wait for >10 years for green card, I moved back and did what i always wanted to do - Start a startup. Starting my own company back India is definitely better time spent than twiddling my thumbs and waiting for the green card to come through.

Living back in India is jarring but totally worth the freedom to do what i want.

[loopbit]

Actually, as an executive of a company that opens a subsidiary in the states (in case your startup is a success and decide to expand there) you can apply for the L-1A visa which can fast-track you to get the green card (we are talking 6-9 months instead of 8 years).

There are other options available to you as a director/executive, so definitely check with an immigration lawyer if you ever want to go back.

[BIackSwan]

Thanks! Will do.