The moment Trump took office as President of the United States, he created fear among the Indian community, particularly those on visas and students, especially master’s students, who are in the U.S. in large numbers.
Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Until now, any child born in the U.S., regardless of the parents’ visa status, was automatically granted a U.S. passport and citizenship. However, Trump’s order canceled this policy, with a 30-day grace period from its issuance.
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This means children born until February 19, 2025, will still receive U.S. passports and citizenship, but those born after this date will not.
This decision has caused widespread panic among visa holders, including H-1B workers, F-1 students, and other non-immigrant visa categories like B-1, B-2, F-2, O-visas, P-visas, and R-visas.
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Many of these individuals, especially newly married couples planning to have children, are deeply disappointed.
Social media is abuzz with chatter, and some are joking about a surge in C-section deliveries before February 19 to secure citizenship for their children. However, beyond the humor, this policy change has left Indian visa holders devastated.
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Previously, despite facing visa and green card delays, many found comfort in knowing their children would have U.S. citizenship and live tension-free lives as immigrants. Now, that assurance is gone. Trump’s order has directly impacted them on multiple fronts—delayed green cards and the loss of birthright citizenship for their children.
Many are now pinning their hopes on legal challenges against the order, but they are also fearful, knowing Trump’s determination. For Indian visa holders, especially those expecting children soon or planning families, this executive order caused a major depression.
