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I was laid off twice in 3 months while working as an immigrant in the US. I'm still in survival mode.
Tanvi Pisal, an immigrant from India working in the US, was laid off twice within three months while on a STEM OPT visa. She relocated to New York City for a job but was laid off again shortly after, leaving her in survival mode with ongoing fears. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. while navigating visa uncertainties.
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