Asian international students comprise 71% of the international student population in the United States (Institute of International Education [IIE], 2023a) and significantly contribute to its colleges and universities. However, there is a lack of critical research examining their experiences transitioning to the workforce and the various hurdles they face. This study explores Asian international students’ perceived challenges of transitioning from their higher education degree program to the U.S. labor market. The study uses an interpretive phenomenological approach to analyze the 26 in-depth qualitative interviews with Asian international students, and draw upon the conceptual lens of neo-racism and Asian critical (AsianCrit) theory. The findings revealed that Asian international students: (1) felt disadvantaged in accessing the labor market, due to linguistic and cultural differences; (2) experienced increased racialization, which hindered their employment opportunities; (3) encountered barriers to employment options due to strict immigration laws; and (4) experienced power imbalances with employers. This study highlights the need to address the perpetual challenges that Asian international students face in accessing employment prospects, especially in the United States.