One of the Reddit users just shared his experience of returning to India from USA after getting his H1B visa rejected. He faced various challenges regarding the lease breaking. This is often cited as a nightmare for many Indians struggling in USA amid the restrictive policies under Trump. After the visa expiry, the redditor sought advice from the community on such lease agreement requirements.
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So, what exactly happened to this Reddit user who planned to return to Indian after H1B denial? You won’t even believe what this Reddit user says their landlord in Chicago is demanding after their H‑1B visa got denied. We have covered the complete story in this article. His story has sparked a chain reaction that few talk about, especially if you’re forced to leave the US abruptly.
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A Redditor shared that after their H‑1B denial, they had to pack up and head back to India, but their US landlord refused a simple exit. The lease-buyout clause (60 days) was removed under new management, and now the landlord says, “You owe full rent for the entire term.”
Many users responded bluntly: “Don’t pay a single penny and leave. What are they gonna do?” But others warned of serious fallout, including credit damage, small claims court, and collection agencies. We will be understanding it completely through the further headings on what to do and what not to.
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Check the reasons why such US lease-breaking dilemmas are surging, particularly in 2025:
Amid Trump's restrictive policies leading to H1B uncertainties, H1B denials have plummeted to its highest number.
H‑1B denials were less common with the FY2024 denial rate dipping to 2.5% for initial petitions.
However, with caps tighter and stricter scrutiny in 2025, Trump’s administration, many applicants, especially Indian students and other professionals, feel squeezed. Still,
Indian applicants still form a significant part of H‑1B approvals, with about 73% of new visas going to Indians in 2025
With such shrinking of the American dream for Indian students and other professionals, a recent poll found 45% of Indian H‑1B holders would return to India if forced out, while 24% fear massive pay cuts back home.
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There are many risks associated with lease breaking in USA without paying or adhering to the terms and conditions for Indians. With many Indians being forced to leave US through H1B denials, they must be aware of such risks to make informed decisions:
Credit risk: If you leave without paying, your US credit score can be wrecked. That black mark could follow you if you ever return.
Legal actions: The landlord might file suit. Win or lose, it comes on the official record of the candidate.
Negotiating is hard: It is hard to negotiate the terms with the landlord after H1B denial, given the circumstances. Still, Indians must try mutual termination, partial payouts, or put the apartment on the market.
Note: All Indians who are facing H1B visa denials in 2025 are always advised to get legal advice. As the state laws vary in USA where some jurisdictions mandate mitigation.
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After returning to Indian from USA after working there for a long time, often comes with many challenges for returnees. They often struggle with reintegration into the Indian job market, cultural differences, and unrecognised US experience.
A Redditor explained after 12 years in the US: “Every day I feel like I’m not gelling with life here.”
After getting an H1B visa rejected, Indians must take some measures to not falling into such a lease trap. Let us now discuss some of the things to do to avoid a lease-breaking nightmare in USA for those who are returning to India after H1B denial:
Document everything, including lease agreements and correspondence.
Talk to the landlord and try to negotiate by proposing a compromise.
Research tenant laws in that state, as they vary depending on the state in US. Some state often offers a duty to mitigate.
Consult a US real estate or landlord‑tenant lawyer who can help candidates in many situations.
After H1B denials. Returning back to India often comes wth sudden challenges, including lease break dilemma. Amid H1B uncertainties in US posing new risks for OPT and H1B workers, stringent lease obligations are another challenge. If you are forced to return to India because of H‑1B denial, don’t just leave lease requirements as it is and try to resolve it by negotiating or through legal tenant protective laws if there are. This is because it might take a toll on future credit score or career opportunities.
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