{"id":2756,"date":"2025-04-20T03:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapusangam.com\/WP\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2025-04-20T03:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:43:46","slug":"nri-graduate-issues-stark-warning-to-indian-students-aspiring-for-us-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapusangam.com\/WP\/nri-graduate-issues-stark-warning-to-indian-students-aspiring-for-us-education\/","title":{"rendered":"NRI Graduate Issues Stark Warning to Indian Students Aspiring for US Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\"\"n a powerful and sobering message, an Indian graduate currently residing in the United States has issued a cautionary appeal to fellow Indian students considering higher education in the US. His candid social media post has quickly gained attention among the Indian student community, raising urgent concerns about the once-glorified American Dream.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAvoid coming to the USA for grad school,\u201d<\/strong> the NRI graduate bluntly stated, warning that the ground reality today is drastically different from what it used to be.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his own journey, he shared that he moved to the US in the early 2010s\u2014a time when the tech industry was thriving, job opportunities were abundant, and securing Optional Practical Training (OPT) or an H-1B work visa was far more attainable. But that scenario, he warns, has changed dramatically.<\/p>\n

The Harsh Reality in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, even graduates from top-ranked universities in the US are struggling to land jobs. Major tech companies have scaled back on hiring and visa sponsorships. In parallel, many startups\u2014the alternative hope for skilled immigrants\u2014are shutting down or freezing recruitment. For international students, this has translated into a bleak job market, uncertainty over legal status, and increasing financial pressure.<\/p>\n

Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Returns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pursuing a graduate degree in the US can cost between \u20b970 to \u20b9100 lakh, depending on the course and university. For many Indian students, this means taking out large education loans or even mortgaging family property. The graduate strongly advises against such financial risks, especially in the current climate.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have \u20b980\u2013\u20b9100 lakh in disposable income and can afford to lose it, then you can take the gamble,\u201d he said. \u201cBut for the average middle-class Indian family, the risks far outweigh the potential rewards.\u201d<\/p>\n

OPT and Visa Nightmares<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the primary incentives for Indian students\u2014the OPT work authorization program\u2014has also lost its reliability. A single policy change can leave students stranded: armed with a degree, but no job, no visa, and crushing debt. In recent months, the number of student visas canceled and H-1B applications rejected has increased sharply, adding to the sense of instability.<\/p>\n

A Call for Rethinking the Dream<\/strong><\/p>\n

With job markets in both India and the US showing signs of slowdown, the graduate suggests it may be wiser for young professionals to stay in India and explore opportunities locally. \u201cStart something in India. At least you won\u2019t live in fear of deportation or visa expiration,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

His message resonates deeply with a growing number of Indian students and parents reconsidering the value\u2014and the price\u2014of chasing a dream that no longer guarantees success.Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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