Your visa odds, financial break-even, and the real cost of leaving India.
| Metric | India | Abroad |
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Visa score blends base approval rate for the country with your age, English level and experience. Abroad CTC (PPP) = India CTC × country salary premium. Net annual gain = (Abroad − India) − parent support cost. Break-even years = relocation cost ÷ net annual gain. USA H1B lottery success ≈ 14%. UAE work visa ≈ 78%.
Source: IRCC Canada 2024; Dept. of Home Affairs Australia 2024; Germany Federal Employment Agency 2024; USCIS H1B data 2024; MEA India emigration data; IMF PPP factors 2024.
Roughly 23% of Express Entry applicants receive PR, varying heavily with CRS score, age and language. Study and work permits have higher approval rates.
On work-visa approval rates, UAE (~78%) and Singapore/UK skilled visas are among the easiest; USA H1B (14% lottery) is the hardest.
After relocation and remittances, many professionals break even in 2-5 years, depending on the country's salary premium and family situation.
A meaningful share consider returning, driven by family, ageing parents and cultural factors. Money is only one part of the decision.