I'm an Olympian who graduated last year with an engineering degree. After 14 months of looking, I'm still jobless — and I worry my immigration status will keep me from my dream.

Shaun Gill, a Paris Olympian representing Belize, has struggled to find work since graduating from a US university last year.

Shaun Gill

• Shaun Gill, a Paris Olympian, has been looking for an engineering job since graduating in May 2024.
• He said his immigration status and training for the Olympics have been obstacles in his job search.
• He continued to look for jobs while competing in Paris last year.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shaun Gill...