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A post shared on a Reddit thread has gone viral, with a user narrating what they described as a remarkable journey that began in 2016 when they moved to the United States for high school.
As reported by The American Bazaar, the user reflected on their experience, saying they felt “very thankful” while looking back at their journey.
The user said they arrived in the US on an F-1 visa with limited English skills but gradually became fluent with the help of friends. They went on to complete their education, taking up internships, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities along the way.
According to the post, the user later secured a job at a major tech company soon after graduation, claiming an annual salary of over $300,000 while working on advanced AI projects in Silicon Valley.
The post also touched upon personal milestones. The user said they met their partner during college and are now engaged, adding that their partner’s family has been encouraging them to apply for a green card through marriage. They also claimed to have been selected in the H-1B visa lottery.
In addition, the user spoke about entrepreneurial success, stating they built a startup and sold their product to an American company. They further claimed admission to Stanford University for a master’s degree, with their employer sponsoring the education.
Summing up their experience, the user described the US as a “land of opportunity,” saying consistent hard work leads to rewards.
However, the timing of the post has raised doubts among many readers. Amid ongoing concerns over visa restrictions, deportations, and hiring challenges for immigrants, several users questioned the authenticity of the claims, with some calling it “rage bait.”