After the Republican Party suffered a setback in the United States midterm elections, debate has intensified over President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policy. The Democratic Party has secured a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. After the election results, Trump acknowledged that his government’s deportation policy may have been stricter than necessary and that it affected the election. He indicated that there could be talks with Democrats on allowing some migrants to remain in the United States who have been living there for a long time, work and pay taxes.
However, this does not confirm immediate relief for Indian citizens or any large-scale new deportation action. The figure of 18,000 Indians being sent back had appeared in reports in January 2025. At that time, there was discussion of India-US cooperation on identifying Indian citizens living illegally in the United States and on their return. It would not be correct to describe this as a new deportation plan announced in November 2026.
On the other hand, the Trump administration’s tough approach to the H-1B visa programme continues. Several steps have been taken over the hiring of foreign employees, visa fees and the green card process. Some proposals and restrictions have also been challenged in courts. Experts believe that the Democratic majority could increase congressional oversight of these policies, but there is no guarantee of immediate changes in visa rules.
The new Congress will take charge in January 2027. Political confrontation over immigration policy and issues linked to Indian professionals could intensify then.
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