Hyderabad, April 23 (Maxim News): A growing number of Indian Americans are considering leaving the United States as concerns rise over President Donald Trump’s second term policies. A recent survey found that four in ten Indian Americans are thinking about moving out of the country permanently.
The survey, conducted by Carnegie Endowment, examined living conditions and political sentiment among overseas communities in the US. It found that 40 percent of Indian Americans are seriously considering leaving America.
According to the survey, 58 percent of those considering relocation cited political instability as the main reason. In addition, 71 percent said they were unhappy with the direction of the Trump administration during its second term.
Official estimates for 2024 and 2025 show that more than 5.4 million people of Indian origin currently live in the United States. They make up around 1.5 percent of the total US population.
Meanwhile, another report by the Cato Institute said legal immigration to the US has dropped sharply under stricter policies. Although illegal border crossings had already started falling earlier, legal migration has seen a stronger decline.
The report said H1B visa approvals fell by 25 percent over the last year. Moreover, after the introduction of a proposed $100,000 fee, company petitions for H1B visas dropped by 87 percent.
Experts believe the number of H1B visas may decline further this financial year. These visas are widely used by skilled professionals, especially from India, in the technology and engineering sectors.
Student visas have also seen a major impact. The report said tougher social media vetting and new screening measures caused a 40 percent drop in student visa approvals.
As a result, immigration uncertainty is becoming a major issue for Indian families, workers, and students living in the United States. (Maxim News)
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