A Reddit user’s H-1B visa journey took a surprising turn and gave hope to many netizens. The individual, originally an international student on OPT in a marketing-related job, was set to get an H-1B visa sponsored by their company. In April 2025, the company planned to petition for the visa. "Everything was set for me to receive the H-1B visa in around November of this year," the user wrote. However, things changed after management shuffled roles. In July 2025, their job title shifted from Sales Enablement Coordinator to Marketing Coordinator, with no guidance or clear responsibilities. The Redditor said they ended up juggling both roles, feeling the change was a demotion but kept the job alive. By December 2025, HR told them the H-1B petition had to be withdrawn. The reason: the new marketing role was "too general" to qualify for the visa. The user said, "They made the decision to withdraw my application for the H-1B visa barring risk of rejection because the new role was ‘too general’ to be qualified for the H-1B visa." The person’s last working day was set just before Christmas. They faced 60 days to find a new job or leave the US. The post stunned many online. Some said it explains "why the hate against H-1Bs." Others felt it showed the system was finally weeding out misuse. One commenter said, "If this post is real then it is an almost cartoonishly perfect example of how the system is being misused by corporations." This Reddit tale highlights challenges for H-1B workers and shines a light on how the visa system might be tightening rules.