A lighthearted “request” for a Green Card made by the Indian-origin CEO of AI company Perplexity AI to Elon Musk has become an unexpected source of inspiration for tech professionals grappling with visa anxieties.
A venture capitalist named Shivam shared a humorous post about managing visa anxieties, noting that even Perplexity AI’s Indian-origin CEO, Aravind Srinivas, faces the same Green Card wait.
‘Great take on the situation lol – i feel you’… commented users
For many, the post offered a moment of levity in a process often characterised by paperwork, waiting, and anxiety. The ability to find humour in the situation, as Srinivas did, provided a sense of shared experience and helped to normalise the stress associated with visa applications.
‘Great take on the situation lol – i feel you’
‘Let’s goo! you’ve got plenty of time to get your visa sorted out bro’
‘Kinda messed up that Aravind can’t get a green card after creating one of the leading AI companies in the bay area!! Hilarious take tho.’
‘US needs an expedited green card process for exceptional talent. This is ridiculous.’
Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI, recently took to social media to express his frustration over the lengthy Green Card process in the United States. In a post directed at Elon Musk, Srinivas asked, “I think I should get a green card. Wdyt?” Musk’s succinct reply, “Yes,” has since gone viral, sparking conversations about US immigration policies and offering hope to tech professionals facing visa challenges.
Srinivas, who has been waiting for his Green Card for three years, shared his experience to highlight the difficulties skilled professionals encounter in the US immigration system. Musk’s response, which was both supportive and critical of the current system, resonated with many in the tech community.