The U.S. welcomed Indian students. Under Trump, they fear for their future.

A recent graduate from India was halted by police for driving without a license, only to face potential career disruption after losing his visa in the U.S., despite earning a master’s degree and OPT status. With over 10% of visa revocation cases involving Indian nationals, the administration has targeted students with minor offenses like parking tickets or socializing while intoxicated. Additionally, political protests have led to further targeting, including engineers and students expressing pro-Palestinian views. The surge in revocations underscores a broader erosion of trust between the U.S. and India, affecting the people-to-people ties that form the foundation of their partnership.