The American dream has always come with fine print. And according to digital creator Anmol Chawla, that fine print is now impossible to ignore. In a recent viral reel, the creator behind the handle @lvlupanmol unpacked the ripple effect of new H1B visa changes under Donald Trump. He also explained why Indians living in the US should start thinking beyond survival mode.
“This might literally change the next five years of their life,” Anmol says early in the video, setting the tone. He makes it clear this isn’t a breaking-news explainer. It’s a pattern-recognition warning.
What changed and why the headline is missing the point
At the centre of the conversation is a presidential order suggesting that American companies hiring Indians on H1B visas would need to pay at least $100,000 annually. While Congress later clarified that the rule applies only to new visas and may involve a one-time fee, Anmol argues that obsessing over clarifications misses the larger signal.
“That’s not what I’m here to talk about,” he says plainly.
For him, policy tweaks are symptoms, not the disease. The real issue is dependency. A system where your career, visa status, geography, and long-term plans are tied to a single employer and political climate.
Anmol speaks from lived experience. “I lived in the US for six years… I had an H1B visa, I had a house, I had a car and I had a job that most people would kill for.” And yet, he chose to walk away.
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“Every opportunity has a shelf life”
The most striking part of the reel isn’t about visas. It’s about timing.
“The reason I left the US was because I knew every opportunity has a shelf life,” Anmol says. “And the H1B opportunity is coming to an end.”
That decision, he claims, changed everything. Since leaving the US, he says he has “tripled my net worth to well over a million dollars,” travelled to more than 30 countries, and now spends five months a year with his parents in India.
His core message is simple but uncomfortable: waiting until a system collapses forces reactive decisions. Moving early creates leverage.
“If you want to win any game, you have to be ahead of the curve,” he says. “Understand patterns and actionise on them before everyone else does.”
The reel ends with a call to action, which is to comment “exit” to receive next steps. Predictably, that sparked debate. Some see it as empowerment. Others see it as oversimplification. But one thing is certain: the conversation has shifted.
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Anmol Chawla’s reel isn’t telling Indians to panic. It’s telling them to zoom out. Immigration policies will keep changing. What matters is optionality.
The American dream isn’t dead. But it may no longer be default. And for many Indians abroad, the smarter move might be designing a life that isn’t dependent on a single country’s permission slip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new H1B visa changes?
They involve higher salary thresholds or fees for new visas, though details are still evolving.
Does this affect existing H1B holders?
Current clarifications suggest existing visas may not be immediately impacted.
Who is Anmol Chawla?
An entrepreneur and content creator who previously lived and worked in the US on an H1B visa.
Is he advising everyone to leave the US?
No. He’s advocating early planning and diversification of career options.
Why did his reel go viral?
Because it combines policy news with personal outcomes and a strong, contrarian perspective.
