Elon Musk Responds to Indian-Origin CEO's Green Card Frustration with a Simple 'Yes'

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Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, who is the CEO of Perplexity AI, recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his frustration over waiting for a U.S. green card for three years. His post caught the attention of many, including Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X. Musk responded to Srinivas's post with a simple one-word answer: "Yes".

Aravind Srinivas acknowledged Musk's response with two emojis: a red heart and folded hands, indicating his gratitude and respect for the acknowledgment. This interaction quickly went viral, drawing various opinions from the public.

Srinivas, an alumnus of IIT-Madras, has a background in research with prestigious organizations like OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind. His frustration is shared by many highly skilled professionals who face long waiting times for U.S. green cards. Musk's response, "Yes," seems to indicate agreement with Srinivas's sentiment, which has further fueled discussions about the challenges faced by talented individuals in obtaining permanent residency in the U.S..