Alarm Bells Ringing: Beware Indian Community in USA!

The President of United States, Donald Trump has been clearly taking up the America First campaign that was a part of his electoral roll as well. He is clearly asking the companies to priorities United States, citizens over immigration population.

This context Indians living and working in the United States are facing tough time as recent policy changes and economic shifts are creating uncertainty for professionals, students, and families.

Many Indian workers on H-1B visas are now at risk, as U.S. companies are under pressure to give priority to local employees. This situation worsened after Elon Musk’s government job cuts, which displaced many American workers, increasing competition in the private sector.

Visa renewals and approvals are becoming more difficult. Even applications approved by USCIS are sometimes being rejected during stamping.

The U.S. has also reduced the time period for interview waivers from 48 months to just 12 months, making travel and re-entry riskier for Indian visa holders. Administrative delays at consulates and stricter checks at airports are adding to the stress.

In addition, growing tension is seen within the Indian community abroad, with cases of people reporting visa issues against each other. Immigration experts advise Indians to avoid unnecessary international travel, as re-entry is uncertain.

The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation, especially in California, and has urged citizens to be careful. Overall, the environment in the U.S. is becoming less favorable for Indians in 2025.