How Trump’s policies turning US dream into a nightmare for Indian students
For years, the path has been established - study in the US, get a job there, and eventually vie for a green card. (AI image)
For years, the path has been established - study in the US, get a job there, and eventually vie for a green card. (AI image) From heightened checks for students looking to enroll in American colleges to the new selection process for H-1B visa professionals and now the green card scrutiny, every step towards a secure future in the US is now riddled with problems, complexities, and above all uncertainty.
The path turns unpredictable Top Ten Countries of Birth of Approved H-1B Beneficiaries, FY 2025 Top 10 Occupational Groups of Approved H-1B Beneficiaries, FY 2025 Education Level of Approved H-1B Beneficiaries by Type of Petition, FY 2025 Majority of new green card holders are awarded to immigrants who adjust status while living in US Where India stands: Country-wise adjustment of status Alternative destinations & India Experts note that several other countries can work to be alternative destinations, depending on your study and work fields.
Budding opportunities in India may also help the country retain talent. What he said about alternative destinations What does it mean for your American dream? Experts believe that the ladder isn’t broken, but it does have a few steps missing! What it means for Indians He sums the situation up: The "American Dream" for Indians was never only about getting rich. It was about predictability. It was about the idea that working hard now would lead to security later.
Go to school, get a job, get an H‑1B visa, get a Green Card, become a citizen. A ladder with clear steps. That ladder hasn't fallen down. But some steps are missing now, and people climbing it aren't sure where it leads.
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