As President Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, significant changes are anticipated for Indian nationals residing in the United States. Reports suggest that Trump is considering revoking automatic citizenship for children of Indian nationals, a move that could impact over 1 million individuals.
Concerns have intensified among H-4 visa holders, as news emerges that the U.S. government plans to revoke work permits for this visa category. Many Indian nationals in the U.S. are now facing uncertainty, especially as Trump has maintained his “America First” stance and is expected to tighten immigration rules once in office.
The H-4 visa is issued to the spouses and children of H-1B visa holders, allowing them to join their family members in the U.S. and obtain work permits. While the Biden administration previously allowed H-4 holders to work, Trump’s policies have consistently leaned toward limiting immigration and prioritizing U.S. citizens. Many H-4 visa holders in the U.S. are Indian women, with over 100,000 Indian families possessing H-4 visas.
This move is likely to affect a large number of Indian nationals, and many are now anxiously awaiting further details on the forthcoming policy changes.