Dekchidriver, you've portrayed it pretty much as it is. It is indeed a journey. Some have harsh experiences, some good and some think it's worthwhile even in the most dire circumstances. What impresses me today, unlike back in the days, Nepalese students are beginning to perform exceptionally well in the work force. Atleast many are getting entry level positions and managing to secure H1 visas. I know there are very few in number though.

With the influx of thousands of students every year, more and more students are finishing school and getting jobs worth more in every sense compared to the jobs you have described well. Sure there are many categories of people, but in my few years, I have not met a bum. Every Nepali seems to be pulling it off in some way or the other. Your's is a little frustrating approach to a life in America, I think it deserves a space in a Nepali newspaper if you could present a more balanced overview of how well Nepalese are beginning to do, regardless of the few number, it is growing.  

The difficult part I believe is the cycle continues when one is unable to secure a H1 visa, which I'm sure can be another article by you (talk about a series). Finishing undergrad is doable and it is a test to ones ability to achieve one's dream. I think the hard part is thinking what next, but if one is young and able the journey should continue. The scenario, I think Nepalese are still living a life of hardship without turning into a bum which I must say is applaudable.