New Delhi, June 9 -- A Reddit post on r/returnToIndia has struck a nerve with thousands of Indian tech professionals. User mukul_datta describes a situation many international students privately fear but rarely discuss openly.

The user came to the US in 2022 to pursue a master's degree. After graduating, he found a backend engineering role at a small AI startup. The job ended due to funding issues and immigration concerns. He has been job hunting for nearly a year since then.

The situation became increasingly difficult due to his US visa status. Several companies showed interest but backed off when they learned he had only about a year left on his visa. One company took him through five rounds of interviews and was ready to sponsor him....