The real answer is, it depends. I totally understand what you are feeling. I went through a similar situation. Was in the US for about 7 years, did both my deg

The real answer is, it depends. I totally understand what you are feeling. I went through a similar situation. Was in the US for about 7 years, did both my degrees there and OPT both times. Was about to let a company I had a good relationship with apply for my H1-B, but decided to move home. Now that I am back home, I can't explain to you the weight that has been lifted from my shoulders - to be a citizen again. It's not something that can be explained to someone who has not gone through the immigration process for a few years. But it is the most liberating feeling ever. The beauty about the space we are involved in, is that we can start a startup from anywhere. You don't have to live in the US. The truth is, I never saw myself moving back home either, but after I got married (she isn't an American) and had my first child - we decided it was best to raise him at home (where there is more help). However, once my startup reaches a point where I can expand, I plan on opening an office or some sort of presence in the US - which essentially allows you to get a green card - once you are creating enough jobs, and invest enough in the US. So don't feel like going degree -> H1-B -> green card is the only way. All in all, I don't know your particular situation, but going home might not be ALL that bad. Especially if you can work on your startup and be earning USD living in a country with much lower cost of living. Just my $0.02.