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Bareilly man in Canada expresses gratitude after receiving US visa: 'It is a big achievement'

A Bareilly man living in Canada went viral after he proudly shared his journey of receiving a US visa, calling it a dream come true for his family.

Published on: Aug 24, 2025, 06:38:57 IST
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A heartwarming video shared on Instagram has caught the attention of many online. Abhishek Maurya, originally from a small village in Bareilly and currently living in Canada, posted a clip of himself holding a newly granted United States visa. The short video, overlaid with the words “Journey from small town to US/Canada,” has quickly amassed nearly 70,000 views.

A Bareilly man in Canada went viral after sharing a video celebrating his US visa. (Instagram/theabhishekmaurya)
A Bareilly man in Canada went viral after sharing a video celebrating his US visa. (Instagram/theabhishekmaurya)

(Also read: American woman leaves ‘average’ life in US for extraordinary journey in India, calls it life-changing)

In the video, Abhishek is seen speaking in Hindi, which when translated into English reads, “Right now, I am holding a US visa. I never imagined that God would plan such a life for me. I come from a small village in Bareilly. My father worked tirelessly day and night just to run the household, and my mother gave tuition lessons to support us. Getting a US visa is such a happy moment. When someone rises from such humble beginnings and achieves something like this, it feels truly great both for me and for my parents. This is an unexpected and beautiful part of my life. For many people, it may seem like a normal thing. But for us, and for many people like me, getting a US visa, a Canada visa, or even travelling to these countries is a very big achievement. Thank you, God, for everything you have given me. I am deeply grateful for all of it. And to everyone watching this, your time will come too just be patient.”

Online reactions pour in

The heartfelt message resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom left emotional comments under the video. One user wrote, “Manifest, believe, receive may life keep surprising you beautifully.” Another admitted, “I do not know why I am crying after seeing this.” A third said, “Congratulations brother, much more to come. Keep going, growing and glowing.”

Others related personally to his story. “Same feeling I go through every day,” one viewer shared, while another added, “Every middle class boy’s dream, proud of you brother.” Another comment read, “Proud of you brother, it is just a result of your hard work.”

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mahipal Singh Chouhan

Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.

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