Three categories of people should not come to the United States in 2026

A career coach posted on LinkedIn that going to the US does not solve all problems; some people are better off in India and they must understand this instead of making an impulsive decision to go to the US mid-career. Anushk Sharma, head of growth at Open Venture, said a friend recently asked him if he should pursue a master’s degree in the United States. His answer was “no” as the friend’s income in Bangalore was Rs 18 lakh. The U.S. is not bad, Sharma said, adding that the advice he gave his friend was not because of the current situation in the U.S. but because the friend had “won a race that most international students are still trying to compete in.”Sharma said people should not come to the United States for the wrong reasons because it could ruin their careers. In his post, he highlighted three categories of people who should not come to the United States and who should reconsider if they plan to.1. People who are already earning around Rs 15-20 Cr in Computer Science, IT or Data Science fields in India“You already have what most international students fly across the world to pursue. Your salary after graduation here may not even match the salary you leave behind. You didn’t upgrade. You’re gambling with a strong hand,” the advice goes.2. New students with zero skillsA US degree will save money if the candidate doesn’t have the right skills. “Even students from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT can’t find a job right now without real skills. A degree in America is a stamp, not a skill. Recruiters are hiring builders, not spectators with brand-name transcripts,” the post read.3. The financial situation cannot support those who immigrate to the United States.“Today’s bad loan is tomorrow’s ten-year debt judgment. Wages are lower, the job search is longer, and the OPT clock doesn’t care about your family’s EMIs. The American dream is real. But this is not a default. It is a calculated bet,” Sharma wrote.