Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when over 40?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by unicornfinder on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:44AM (#20083597)

The fact that you're in the US already on a working visa suggests that you're perhaps far more valuable than you think. I think you'll do just fine.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by joelbluminator on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:49AM (#20083673)

I agree, it's VERY hard to get the U.S. I couldn't do it. Didn't try that hard but there are so many obstacles I just "settled" for Europe.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by throwawayT on Monday June 03, 2019 @10:58AM (#20083767)

Not really. I checked with my employer, and they told me it is at least a 10 year wait for GC, for my case. I'd like to start something of my own, but apparently it is not possible and I don't feel like waiting for a decade (for something that is not guaranteed anyway).

I don't think I am special or valuable. I guess I was lucky to come to U.S, but not lucky enough to stay here all my life.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to move to another country when ov... by gniv on Monday June 03, 2019 @11:47AM (#20084463)

> I don't think I am special or valuable.

A lot of people in tech feel like that. It's not true. Don't let the impostor syndrome affect your decisions.

> I guess I was lucky to come to U.S, but not lucky enough to stay here all my life.

If you were not Indian, you would not have this problem.

This is a great time to settle in another country. Tech is booming everywhere, and this is reflected in the immigration policies of a lot of countries.

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