H-1B visa news: Indian man dies of cardiac arrest while struggling in US; ‘I haven’t visited my parents in 8 years’
Sasikanth Reddy Donthireddy, a 30-year-old Indian man, died of cardiac arrest in the United States. one fundraiser It has now begun in his name. The appeal alleges that he suffered a lot of stress after being repeatedly not selected in the H-1B visa lottery. The campaign is seeking financial help to return his body to India.
His story of endeavor and uncertainty
Sasikanth moved to the United States in 2018 to pursue higher education and completed a dual master’s degree. According to the fundraiser, he applied for the H-1B visa lottery multiple times but was never selected.
“Repeated disappointments and visa uncertainty have caused him significant stress, particularly over the past few months,” the appeal said.
At a time when the H-1B visa program has been criticized for alleged fraud and abuse, the fundraiser said Sasikanth’s story illustrates the struggles many Indians in the United States face as they try to build a stable life. Despite his strong qualifications, he was never selected in the visa lottery and kept working long hours without giving up.
“He continued to work long hours and did not give up. In the early morning of February 16, he complained of chest pain. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but unfortunately, he could not be rescued.”
The fundraiser also spoke of the pain his family has been through.
“Sasikant has not been able to visit his parents since he moved abroad in 2018. For nearly eight years, they have been waiting for their son to come home. They want to welcome him back with pride and joy. Instead, they are now waiting to take him home for the last rites,” it said.
Call for financial support
His parents and family are facing emotional and financial hardship, according to the appeal.
“His grieving parents are facing not only emotional pain but also financial hardship. The cost of transporting his remains back home and arranging the last rites is prohibitive. We ask for your support: Help repatriate Sasikanth’s remains; Support his parents at this heartbreaking time,” the statement said.
The fundraiser seeks assistance to cover the costs of returning Sasikanth’s remains to India and to support his family during this difficult time.
