How Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship proposal affects H-1B workers and their families
visa holders, the prospect of raising a family in the US has always been part of the American dream. But recent policy shifts under President Donald Trump’s administration are casting doubts on the future for parents of children born in the US while on temporary work visas. The controversy centres around a proposed rule that would strip children born to non-permanent residents of automatic citizenship, causing significant concern for thousands of workers.
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A Bloomberg report cites the example of one such individual who goes by the name Ajay. An immigrant from India, Ajay went to the US for graduate studies and later found a job in tech. He, his wife, and their son have settled in the US. But their excitement about expecting another child turned to worry when Trump proposed a change to birthright citizenship. The new rule would deny automatic citizenship to children born to temporary visa holders like Ajay, requiring at least one parent to be a legal permanent resident or US citizen for the child to be granted citizenship.
Uncertainty over immigration policies
This policy shift would not only impact those with H-1B visas but also many others in the US on student or tourist visas. For many people, especially those from countries like India where the wait for permanent residency can span decades, this change would have far-reaching consequences.
