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2 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsIndian Microsoft Engineer Overcomes Multiple H-1B Rejections to Obtain US Green Card
Aishani B, an Indian-origin Microsoft software engineer, faced seven consecutive H-1B visa lottery rejections between 2019 and 2025 before securing a US green card through the EB1 category. She described the emotional challenges of repeated denials and shared how she maintained her career by moving to Canada and returning on an L1 visa. Her experience highlights the difficulties many professionals face in US immigration processes and the importance of persistence and alternative pathways.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a neutral perspective focusing on the personal immigration journey of an Indian-origin professional without engaging in political debate. They highlight systemic challenges in the US visa system and the individual's perseverance, reflecting common concerns about immigration policies without partisan framing or critique.
Sentiment — Positive (72/100)
The tone across the articles is generally empathetic and encouraging, emphasizing resilience amid repeated setbacks. While acknowledging the emotional toll of visa rejections, the coverage remains positive by showcasing eventual success and inspiring others facing similar challenges.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Microsoft Techie Rejected 7 Times In H-1B Lottery Finally Gets Green Card; Internet Says 'You're An Inspiration' | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Indian Microsoft techie overcomes 7 H-1B rejections to achieve green card dream | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 4 May, 02:45 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes4 May, 02:45 amIndian Microsoft techie overcomes 7 H-1B rejections to achieve green card dream
- 2news184 May, 07:17 amMicrosoft Techie Rejected 7 Times In H-1B Lottery Finally Gets Green Card; Internet Says 'You're An Inspiration'
Lens Score breakdown
30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Microsoft
Story context
- Category
- Tech
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 4 May 2026
- Key entities
- Green cardH-1B visaMicrosoftEngineerIndiaUnited StatesLotteryIndian AmericansLinkedInImmigrationTravel visaViral phenomenon
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