India, Sept. 30 -- An Indian woman who documented her months-long job hunting journey on social media has now left the United States after failing to land a suitable role. Ananya Joshi shared a note of gratitude for the US as she flew out of the country, calling it her first home as a financially independent adult.

Joshi had graduated with a master's degree in Biotechnology from Northwestern University in 2024. She then joined a biotechnology startup, working on an F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).

An F-1 OPT is a temporary employment benefit for F-1 international students in the United States. It is a 12-month authorization to work in the US and gain work experience directly related to their field of study.

Joshi was recently lai...