so does it mean that I made a BIG mistake coming to USA for pilot training without clearing DGCA papers??
YES - If you thought you'll get a job with a foreign CPL only
NO - If you thought you can give the conversion papers after getting back
So in your present condition you'll not even get a deaf ear by the airlines until you clear your conversion paper(s). That is you'll be unemployable in india until you have a DGCA CPL , Indian RTR+FRTOL.
I know this doesnt make things better but you should've been aware of this..
On the brighter side, hey.. most of them in training abroad are in ur same situation.. come back prepare clear the conversion papers and then carryon with your dream with a 6 month delay
Haree