Beware Indian: No more part time and side income in USA

The Indian student community that has been moving to the United States for better employment and educational opportunities, primarily depend on part-time jobs for their daily activities. Several students depend entirely on part-time jobs to cover their expenses, which would otherwise be unbearable.

However, with the new restrictions that are being brought by Donald Trump administration in the United States, it has become extremely tough to take part in this part-time gigs.

There is a significant policy shift under the Trump administration targeting Indian immigrants in the U.S., particularly those on H-1B and F-1 visas, with plans to deport up to 5 million people, impacting a large number of Telugu-speaking individuals who are major beneficiaries of these visas.

This policy change is part of broader immigration reforms, as indicated by the Trump administration's intention to tighten H-1B visa eligibility and oversight, potentially affecting Indian professionals disproportionately due to their high representation in the program, as reported by The Economic Times on September 6, 2025.

The context of this policy is set against a backdrop of deteriorating U.S.-India relations, marked by a diplomatic and trade crisis in 2025, where the U.S. imposed heavy tariffs on Indian goods, further straining bilateral ties and prompting India to consider retaliatory measures.

But nevertheless, the Indian community must be very careful of this situation as any sort of part-time gigs could lead to deportation and further the legal consequences.