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Indian student in the US questions the American dream after brutal job hunt

International
Published on 24 April 2026
Indian student in the US questions the American dream after brutal job hunt

Visa worry and bills stack up faster than offers

After completing a master’s degree in the US, an Indian student says the job hunt has been grinding and left them living paycheck to paycheck. With mounting financial stress and growing visa uncertainty, they’re now weighing a return to India for stability. Their experience reflects wider struggles faced by many international graduates navigating today’s US job market.

  • Master’s graduate reports a tough, slow job search in the US
  • Financial pressure and visa uncertainty are reshaping career plans
  • Student is considering returning to India for stability
  • Raises questions about the American dream for international grads
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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