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US Visa No Longer A Passport To Love For Indians After Trump H-1B Squeeze
The tightening of H-1B visa policies under Donald Trump has disillusioned many Indians, like Sidhi Sharma, who once viewed US residency as a pathway to marriage.
- 19-year-old Sidhi Sharma from Haryana abandoned her plans to marry a US-based Indian citizen due to recent immigration policy changes affecting the H-1B visa.
- Vanaja Rao, a matchmaking agency owner in Hyderabad, reports a notable decline in inquiries from families seeking US-based suitors amid fears surrounding immigration limitations.
- The changing landscape of US immigration, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, has created uncertainty for the Indian diaspora, affecting cultural traditions like matchmaking.
Why It Matters
The shift in H-1B visa policies not only impacts individual aspirations but also reflects a broader trend in US immigration that could alter the dynamics of the Indian diaspora and traditional matchmaking practices.