Indian Students in the U.S. Quit Part-Time Jobs Over Deportation Fears

Stricter immigration policies under President Trump’s second term prompt students to prioritize visa status and safety over financial stability.

Indian students on F-1 visas in the U.S. are leaving off-campus part-time jobs due to concerns about deportation under tightened immigration enforcement.
President Donald Trump’s administration has implemented stricter policies, including executive orders targeting undocumented workers and illegal immigrants.
Many students rely on off-campus jobs to cover living expenses, but fear losing their visa status or being deported if caught working unauthorized jobs.
Students report increased financial strain, with some turning to family or roommates for financial support, as part-time work becomes too risky.
India has agreed to repatriate undocumented Indian nationals from the U.S., though the verification of individuals’ origins remains a key step in the process.