Donald Trump’s re-election as President of America can have a profound impact on Indians, especially the Haryanavi youth. Trump’s “Make America Great Again” agenda has increased challenges for work visa holders, Indians living illegally in America, and those waiting for Green Card.
The crisis of young people who have reached America illegally
Thousands of young people from Haryana have reached the US illegally using the Donkey Route, and now their situation may become critical. According to Balendra Kundu, chairman of Global Haryana, currently about 12 thousand Indians are locked up in American detention centers. Due to Trump’s strict immigration policies, these people may be sent back to India, which has caused concern among their families and loved ones.
Impact on work visa holders and green card applicants
There is a possibility of delay in getting Green Card for Indians working on H-1B work visa. The Trump administration may insist on a policy of giving priority to local American graduates in jobs, due to which Indians may have to wait longer in the Green Card process.
Hope for improvement in relations between Khalistan and Canada
Vikram Mor, a banking and finance expert from Washington DC, believes that Trump’s close relationship with Modi can also have an impact on the Khalistani issue. He says that this issue can be reduced due to the growing relationship between the Trump administration and the Modi government. Apart from this, there is also a possibility of improvement in relations with Canada, which can prove beneficial for already H-1B visa holders.
Trump’s tough immigration stance and “America First” policy may create problems for Indians living in the US, especially those who enter illegally.