Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:48pm on 01 Nov 2025,Saturday India Global
The Trump administration has implemented three major immigration changes in two months significantly impacting Indians. First, the Department of Homeland Security abruptly ended automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions on October 30, affecting H-1B spouses and F-1 students on Optional Practical Training, with renewals now taking 7-10 months. Second, a new $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee was imposed in September, affecting new petitions for beneficiaries outside the US as Indians comprise 70% of H-1B recipients. Third, a tougher civics test for Green Card holders seeking citizenship was introduced October 20, requiring 12 correct answers from 20 questions instead of six from ten. Last year, 49,700 Indians received US citizenship, making them the second-largest naturalized group.
