Since Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. President, the Indian immigrant community has been in a state of unease. The potential changes to immigration policies, particularly affecting those on temporary visas like H1-B, have triggered widespread concern. Trump’s history of stringent immigration reforms has amplified these fears.
One such incident recently unfolded when Indian parents were denied entry into the United States. According to a report by Mirchi9, the couple, who had traveled on B-1/B-2 visitor visas to visit their children in the U.S., were stopped at Newark Airport. They had planned to stay for five months, but were turned back because they failed to provide return flight tickets—an unannounced requirement under new 2025 regulations.
Despite offering explanations, the couple was sent back to India directly from the airport. This surprising enforcement of the new rule has left many Indian travelers perplexed, especially as no official statement from U.S. authorities had clarified this policy change.
The lack of transparency around such significant rule shifts has raised alarm among travelers. This incident underscores the need for clearer communication from U.S. immigration officials to prevent confusion and ensure fair treatment for foreign nationals.
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