Indian CEO of $1 billion US-based Perplexity AI, Aravind Srinivas, reveals he hasn't received his green card—'Waiting for 3 years'

For those living, working, or studying in the U.S. with dreams of permanent residency, the green card journey is a familiar—and often challenging—path. Many have firsthand stories of the hurdles involved, while others have heard plenty about the long wait times and complex processes. And if it's any consolation (or maybe it isn't), countless others, including top professionals like the Indian CEO of the U.S.-based company Perplexity AI, find themselves navigating the same bureaucratic maze.

Rohit Krishnan, Chief Product Officer at Bodo.ai, recently sparked a powerful conversation about the challenges of being an immigrant in the U.S.?

Taking to social media, he highlighted the staggering effort it takes to secure a Green Card, sharing his own journey as a three-time immigrant.?

According to Krishnan, while he's lived in several countries, the U.S. process has been by far the most gruelling.

In his post, Krishnan even shared the story of a Tesla investor who's been legally in the U.S. for over 14 years, yet has been waiting nine of those for a Green Card.

Krishnan's post drew a response from Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based AI-powered search engine.?

Srinivas joined the discussion with his own experience, revealing that he’s been waiting over three years for his Green Card.?

"People mostly have no idea when they talk about immigration," he shared.

It's disheartening to think that even immigrants like Srinivas, who have contributed so much to the U.S. economy, face such uncertainty.

How did people respond?

In the comments, people shared their own powerful stories of struggle.?

One person described spending 11 years working in the U.S., only to finally receive a Green Card after marrying his American wife.?

Others commented on how frustrating it is that even people like Srinivas, who have contributed so much to the US, have to endure such a lengthy wait.?

Someone else, hailing from India, shared how it feels like the odds are stacked against them from the start.

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