Washington DC:
For decades, the United States has been the land of infinite possibilities for young Indian students looking for world class education and high professional opportunities. However, in the midst of strict immigration policies under the administration of President Donald Trump, the American dream of many has become a challenging evidence.
With the rejection of the increasing visa, greater scrutiny in workplaces and uncertainty about work permits under the Trump administration, many Indian students are forced to rethink their aspirations.
Visa problems
During the last year, there has been a remarkable decrease in the number of Visas of F-1 students issued by the United States to Indian students. According to an analysis of the US Department of State Department, 64,008 Indian students received visa from January to September 2024, which is a 38 percent drop compared to 1,03,495 during the same period in 2023.
The figures marked the first significant decrease after the increase in the registration of the students after the pandemic. Students are also concerned about the reduced labor market that now favors local hiring with the new immigration system that left international students.
The students pointed out that since President Trump assumed the position, his stress in the location has hindered visa sponsorships by employers. “The works have become elusive. I never thought things could become so bad,” said Sai Aparna, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, The Hindu.
Mrs. Aparna, who followed a master’s degree in information systems in the United States, has actively looking for a job during the past year, but in vain.
Greater scrutiny in the workplace
Several Indian students studying in the USA. work authorization, in case they are in optional practical training ((OPTE).
An OPT, initially issued for a period of one year after university, allows students to work during the stipulated period. Those in F1 visas can work for only 20 hours a week in work on the campus. But, young people living away from home often violate this time and place limit to earn extra money.
The recent restrictions imposed on part -time jobs outside the campus have affected a large part of international students.
“Last week, the officers entered and began to interrogate the staff in the restaurant where I work six hours every day after the University. They asked for my university identification. Fortunately, I was leaving the bathroom, so I told them I was there. To use the installation.
Another student who pursues a master’s degree in New Jersey told the publication that he was interrogated about his visa status and student identification while he was at work at a local service station. “My employer, who is from my hometown in Nalgonda (Telangana), intervened and told them that it was his distant relative and had just arrived in the United States for Jan’s intake,” he said.
Students leave their work for fear of the deceased with the authorities with a deportation sword that stays in their heads.
“There is no way we can think about risking since ice staff is on the stalk Deep, and we can be deported, “said Inampudi Prashant, a student at Arizona State University to The Hindu.
The situation has become a cause of anxiety for many, especially those that come from less privileged origins.
“My father is a farmer, and I can’t allow him to ask for more money. Mrs. Nuthi, who used to work part -time at a service station, since she is in an F1 visa, had to give up in the midst of mass repression.
“I have a bank loan of RS 30 Lakh to clear and in this scenario, I have no idea how I can do it,” he added.
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