India born families would probably never be American citizens Now
On January 20, 2025, Trump administration's new Executive Order was signed, altering how the 14th Amendment is interpreted for birthright citizenship in the United States.
- Key Changes:
Birthright citizenship will no longer apply to children born in the U.S. if:
The mother was unlawfully present at the time of birth, and the father was not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The mother was lawfully in the U.S. temporarily (e.g., on a student, work, or tourist visa), and the father was not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Enforcement Timeline:
This change affects children born 30 days after the order was signed (i.e., starting February 19, 2025).
- Impact on Indians in the U.S.:
Indians on temporary visas (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1) who have children in the U.S. may no longer be granted automatic U.S. citizenship for their newborns unless one parent is a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
This adds uncertainty for families planning their future in the U.S., particularly for those awaiting green card approvals which may take 5-7 decades if both parents were born in India
What are your thoughts on this? How do you see it affecting immigrant communities in the U.S.?