Even Indian Green Card Holders Not Safe Under Trump?

The President of United States, Donald Trump has taken a British strong stand against the immigration population in the country and he is going particularly hard against the Indian community as well.

In this context, Trump is reportedly eyeing up a formidable shake up in the green card holding community in the United States and here is looking into the story.

The Trump administration is preparing a major shake-up in the U.S. immigration system, which could greatly affect Indians. Reports say the government plans to move away from the current lottery model for H-1B visas and green cards.

Instead, it will adopt a wage-based and merit-driven approach. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained that the new system will focus on selecting highly skilled and better-paid workers.

He also mentioned a new proposal called the “Gold Card,” aimed at attracting top talent and wealthy investors to America.

A draft rule for these changes has already been cleared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. This has created concern among Indians, as they account for more than 70% of current H-1B visa holders. Experts warn that if opportunities become limited, U.S. companies might outsource jobs or hire talent remotely.

Adding to the anxiety, the U.S. has also started a review of millions of visas worldwide, including about 5 million held by Indians. Families are particularly worried because recent policy changes could make dependent children lose their eligibility for green cards more easily.