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Dallas Man’s Call to ‘Cancel H‑1B Visas’ After Neighborhood Festival Video Draws Backlash Online

Reporters cast the viral exchange as a window into North Texas’s South Asian-driven suburban growth.

Overview

  • Daniel Keene posted a Dallas-area street celebration on X and wrote that he wants his children to grow up in America, not India.
  • The post drew millions of views and a polarized response, with many condemning the comments as racist and others aligning with his immigration concerns.
  • Commenters noted the gathering appeared to be an Indian cultural or religious festival and emphasized that participants are local homeowners and taxpayers.
  • Coverage places the dispute in the context of rapid demographic changes in North Texas suburbs fueled by highly skilled migrants from South Asia.
  • Outlets also cite new U.S. rules in effect since September 2 that require more in-person visa interviews for H‑1B, F‑1 and other applicants, ending most “Dropbox” waivers and tightening prior age-based exemptions.