Amid the Trump administration tightening visa restrictions, Indian immigrants in the US are avoiding even domestic travel. According to a KFF and NYT survey, the fear of not being allowed back into the US has led even naturalized citizens to skip international trips. This apprehension is curbing air travel during the holiday season.
The Trump administration's tightened visa policies have left Indian immigrants in the US 'locked up at home.' According to an India Today report, those affected by the H-1B visa program and other immigration restrictions are shunning domestic flights and international trips.
A joint survey by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) and the New York Times reveals widespread fear due to heightened scrutiny from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and TSA (Transportation Security Administration). Even naturalized citizens are opting out of overseas travel, wary of potential re-entry issues.
This trend is dampening air travel during the US holiday season, when journeys typically peak. Keywords such as US immigration, US Trump administration, and US air travel highlight the issue's severity. No contradictory details emerged, but it underscores the anxieties of the immigrant community.
