After the victory of Donald Trump, there is deep concern among Indians about the migration and visa policy in America.
According to Google’s ‘Trends’ section, when Trump was declared the winner on November 6, there was a sudden surge in internet searches in India on topics like ‘legal immigration’, ‘H1B visa’ and ‘US birth citizenship’. seen.
Concern over visa and migration increased in India
According to an Indian Express report, searches for ‘legal immigration’ in India increased on November 6. Trump’s victory was announced on this day.
According to the trends, Punjab led the search, followed by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala.
Indians who searched ‘legal immigration’ on Google also searched for topics like ‘Trump legal immigration’, ‘legal immigration under Trump’ and ‘Stephen Miller’.
Stephen Miller has been appointed by Trump as Deputy Chief of Staff. He is known for his tough policies on migration. It is believed that under his leadership, the rate of rejection of applications for work visas like H1B visa may increase.
Increased focus on H1B visa
Searches for questions related to H1B visa in India also peaked on 6 November. This visa is used by American companies to hire skilled Indian professionals.
People from Telangana, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu were at the forefront in searching for H1B visa.
Debate over immigration and birth control in America
After Trump’s victory, concerns over migration and social issues have increased in America too. On November 6, a sharp jump was seen in the number of queries like ‘how to go to Canada’ on Google.
Such searches were more frequent in Democratic states like Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Oregon and Minnesota, where Trump’s rival Kamala Harris won the majority.
Additionally, there is growing concern among American women about possible restrictions on birth control methods. Many states have enacted near-complete abortion bans after the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision in 2022.
Such restrictions may become more stringent if Trump returns to power. Searches related to ‘birth control’ also spiked on November 6, especially in states like Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Kentucky.
Donald Trump’s migration and social policies are causing widespread concerns not only in the US but also in countries like India.
In particular, its impact on visa and employment opportunities for Indian professionals could be deeply felt.
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