
Impact on Indian Student in Us: Many Indian students in America have been forced to leave their part time jobs. These students who previously worked without documents at restaurants, gas stations and shops, are now forced to leave work for exile or fear of losing their F1 visa.
International students in the US are allowed to work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week on campus under F-1 visa. However, many students work off-campuses to meet their studies expenses, which is without document. This work is necessary to meet their rent, food and other needs.
Now the signs of implementing strict immigration policies by the Donald Trump administration have scared these students. Under the new administration, there is an atmosphere of fear among the students. They can face exile due to their illegal work or lose their student visa.
Students’ concerns and decision to quit jobs
The student studying in a university in Illinois said that I used to work in a small cafe after college and earned $ 7 per hour every day working for six hours. This was quite right for me. But when I heard that the immigration officers can tighten the work illegally, I immediately quit the job. I have borrowed $ 50,000 to read here and I can’t put my future at risk. “
Similarly, in New York, the student of the master also said that I and my friends have stopped working now. This is a very difficult decision for us, but we cannot take the risk of deportation or losing our visa. “
Money problem and future uncertainty
Students planning to re -assess the situation said that they will review the situation after a few months and then decide whether to start the work again or not. Meanwhile, they are running their expenses by borrowing their savings or borrowing from their family and friends in India. A student studying computer science in Texas said that this is not a permanent solution. My savings are almost over and I have started borrowing from my roommate. I do not know how long I will be able to live like this. He further told that he is now feeling difficulty in asking for help from his parents because he is already going through financial crisis. I may have to ask for money from them. But I may have to do this soon, because I do not see any other option. “
Effect on mental health
This economic uncertainty has also affected the mental health of many students. This time is not only financially challenging for Indian students in America, but also getting emotionally difficult.
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