New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- A Reddit post by a 27-year-old Indian student describing his difficult journey in the US has struck a chord online, reigniting debate around overseas education, visa hurdles and the realities of working abroad.

In the post, the user said he moved to the US in August 2022 to pursue a master's degree, which he completed in December 2023. Despite months of active job hunting since February 2024, he claimed he has been unable to secure employment and is now preparing to return to India.

According to the user, the challenge was not a lack of effort. He said he applied to over 30 jobs a day and attended multiple interviews, but was repeatedly turned down due to visa-related constraints. Employers, he wrote, cited the need...