Washington, D.C.: Indian students in the U.S. are facing growing uncertainty due to former President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies. Many students, who rely on part-time jobs to cover expenses and student loans, are now abandoning their work due to the fear of detention and deportation.
Recent crackdowns have led to the arrest and deportation of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including students caught working beyond legal limits. With the U.S. government allocating over $4,500 per deportee for repatriation, the deportation process is being aggressively pursued. Reports suggest that nearly 18,000 Indian nationals are set to be deported in the first phase, with more expected to follow.
This situation has created panic among Indian families, who are struggling to support their children financially. Parents in India are being forced to send additional funds as students are unable to work. Many students are now staying within university campuses, avoiding unnecessary travel to escape potential raids.
With an increasing number of students facing deportation, Indian communities are urging U.S. lawmakers to relax work restrictions for international students. As the situation unfolds, concerns remain over how many more students will face deportation and whether Telugu students are among those affected.
