Just some clarification on my original question. I am particularly interested in advice on what to do the after graduation and before the applications for next

Just some clarification on my original question. I am particularly interested in advice on what to do the after graduation and before the applications for next year are due. Specifically, I find it difficult to get a research related AI job since the industry is still mainly dominated by people with a PhD (although I have not really applied to that many places). I am also interested in possible suggestions to stay in academia even after graduation, since this will allow me to continue doing research. Ideally, it would be great if I manage to get a paid AI research internship in some good US university, but I have no idea if this is possible since I will no longer be a student and I will also need a VISA. Thanks!