A 30-year-old Indian man, Sasikanth Reddy Donthireddy, died in the US after suffering a cardiac arrest. A Fundraising It has now been started in his name. According to the appeal, he was under significant stress after not being selected in the H-1B visa lottery multiple times. The campaign is requesting financial assistance to return his body to India.
His story of effort and uncertainty
Sasikanth moved to the US in 2018 to pursue higher education and earned a dual master’s degree. According to the fundraiser, he applied for an H-1B visa multiple times but was never selected.
“Repeated disappointments and visa uncertainty have caused him much stress, especially in the past few months,” the appeal said.
At a time when the H-1B visa program has come under fire for alleged fraud and abuse, the fundraiser says Sasikanth’s story shows the difficulties many Indians face in the United States as they try to build a stable life. Although he had strong qualifications, he was never selected in the visa lottery and kept working long hours without giving up.
She added: “He continued to work long hours without giving up. In the early morning of February 16, he complained of chest pains. He was taken to the hospital immediately, but unfortunately, he could not be saved.”
The fundraiser also speaks to the pain his family is experiencing.
“Since moving abroad in 2018, Sasikanth has not been able to visit his parents. For almost 8 years, they have waited to see their son return home. They were hoping to welcome him back with pride and joy. Instead, they are now waiting to bring him home to perform his final rites.”
Appeal for financial support
According to the appeal, his parents and family are facing emotional and financial difficulties.
“His grieving parents are not only facing emotional pain but also facing financial difficulties. The cost of transporting his body home and arranging final ceremonies is very high. We humbly request your support to: help repatriate Sasikanth’s body, and support his parents during this heartbreaking time,” the statement read.
The fundraiser is seeking help to cover the costs of returning Sasikanth’s body to India and to support his family during this difficult time.
