Well, I spent months applying to jobs that looked perfect until the recruiter dropped "we don't sponsor" after multiple interviews. That grind made me realize most platforms just recycle the same dead-end listings. What actually helped was finding a place that only shows verified sponsors and gives you actual recruiter emails instead of black hole application portals. I started using https://avisаjob.com/ and finally focused my energy on roles with a real visa path. Cut my applications by two thirds and started getting replies from hiring managers who already knew my situation before I hit send. If you're on a clock with OPT or H-1B, stop spraying resumes everywhere and only go after verified leads. Makes the whole process less insane.