US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, bringing relief to Indians on H1B visas

The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, a decision that brings relief to Indian professionals on H1B visas and other immigrant communities. The ruling affirms that children born on American soil are automatically entitled to US citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

The case centered on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. The court's decision blocks efforts to restrict this right, which had been challenged in lower courts.

For Indian nationals on H1B visas, the ruling ensures that their US-born children will retain citizenship, providing stability for families who often face uncertainty about their long-term residency. Many H1B holders have been waiting years for green cards due to per-country caps.

The decision is seen as a significant victory for immigrant rights groups, who argued that ending birthright citizenship would create a permanent underclass of children without legal status. The Supreme Court's ruling puts the issue to rest for now, though some lawmakers may seek a constitutional amendment to change the policy.