New U.S. Green Card Rules To Hit Lakhs Of Indians Waiting In America Hard

The United States has proposed major new Green Card rules that could dramatically impact Indian professionals, students, and families living in America. Under the proposed changes, many applicants may no longer be allowed to stay inside the US while waiting for permanent residency and could instead be forced to return to their home country for processing. The move is expected to hit Indians the hardest, with over 12 lakh people already stuck in America’s employment-based Green Card backlog. The proposed changes also tighten scrutiny on H-1B visa holders, increase compliance checks, and create uncertainty for H-4 spouses and dependent children. For thousands of Indian families who spent years building careers, buying homes, and planning their future in the US, the immigration roadmap may now look very different. Watch this detailed explainer on what the new rules mean, who will be affected, and why immigration lawyers are raising alarm bells.