Donald Trump has taken over the presidency of the United States and has immediately created widespread fear and confusion among several communities. The Indian community in the U.S. has been particularly affected and deeply concerned, especially those on visas.
According to the executive order he signed, birthright citizenship will be denied to children born after February 19, 2025, if their parents are on tourist visas, temporary work visas, or dependent visas.
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This raises a critical question: What happens if a child is born on February 20, and the mother is on an H-4 visa while the father is on an H-1B visa?
Does this mean the child will automatically be considered an illegal immigrant in the U.S. at birth?
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No one knows the answer yet. What will be the process? Will the parents need to apply for H-4 dependent status for the child? There is no clarity on these issues.
This uncertainty has caused significant anxiety, particularly for parents expecting children after February 19.
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Moms preparing to give birth are left wondering what steps they need to take and how things will unfold. The lack of clarity around this policy is creating confusion, not just for Indians but for all expectant mothers affected by the order. Hopefully, the Trump administration will provide more detailed guidance soon to address these concerns.
