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Viral Reddit Post Says Visa Hurdles Ended a 27-Year-Old Indian Graduate’s U.S. Job Search

Coverage notes the claims are unverified, reflecting concerns over visa sponsorship reluctance.

Overview

  • The Reddit user says he moved to the United States in August 2022, finished a master’s in December 2023, and has remained unemployed since February 2024.
  • He reports submitting more than 30 applications a day and reaching interviews, only to be rejected over visa ineligibility or the need for sponsorship.
  • Indian outlets highlighted the post after it went viral, with readers expressing empathy and advising a return to India as a practical next step.
  • Commenters linked the account to wider headwinds for international graduates, including hiring slowdowns, AI-linked shifts, offshoring, and employers’ reluctance to sponsor visas.
  • All reports state the account is user-generated and that the publications have not independently verified the claims.