Trump Admin Proposes H-1B, Green Card, Student Visa Changes For Indians

The Trump administration has proposed a set of changes to visa policies that would affect Indian nationals seeking H-1B work visas, green cards, and student visas. The proposals aim to tighten eligibility requirements and modify existing processes.

Under the proposed changes, H-1B visa applicants would face stricter criteria, including higher wage requirements and a focus on hiring the most skilled workers. The administration also seeks to limit the duration of H-1B status to three years for certain workers.

For green card applicants, the proposals include a merit-based system that would prioritize factors such as education, English proficiency, and job skills. This could reduce the number of family-based green cards available to Indian nationals.

Student visa changes would impose stricter rules on maintaining status, including limits on length of stay and tighter oversight of academic progress. The proposals also seek to reduce the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation.

The proposals are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reform the legal immigration system. They would require congressional approval to take effect, and it remains unclear whether they will advance in the current political climate.