“I check my mail every morning with my heart racing… because any day could be the day ICE comes for me.”
That’s what a senior engineer told Aevy TV last month. His wife just had a baby. He’s been in the U.S. for nine years. Still on an H1B visa. Still temporary. Still scared.
And he’s not alone.
Something is happening to Indians in America. It’s not just whispers anymore—it’s quiet panic.
But few are willing to talk on record. And fewer still are connecting the dots.
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This story is based on an original investigation by Aevy TV, one of India’s most fearless independent media platforms.
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A Quiet Wave of Deportations No One Saw Coming
Last month, Aevy TV came across a strange case:
An Indian student had his U.S. visa revoked.
His crime?
A speeding ticket.
Assuming it was a glitch, they looked deeper. Then came more cases.
Jaywalking. Parking violations. Minor traffic issues from years ago.
So they asked their community:
“Are you an Indian student or professional in America? Tell us what’s happening.”
Within 48 hours:
112 responses.
45% shared the same story—minor infractions and sudden visa termination.
The Trump 2.0 Rulebook: “Catch and Revoke”
The game changed in 2025.
Trump’s new executive order authorized enhanced enforcement of legal status violations. Translation?
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Any police interaction—no matter how small—can trigger visa scrutiny.
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They dig through your entire history.
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Even resolved cases (like a parking ticket from 2021) can get your visa cancelled in 2025.
Surveillance Isn’t Just Physical Anymore
Enter AI surveillance.
A new U.S. program called Catch and Revoke monitors international students’ social media activity.
If you’ve liked or shared content about Palestine, Hamas, or attended any protest—even peacefully—your visa may be under threat.
It’s not a conspiracy. It’s official policy. And it’s already active.
Why Indians Are the Primary Target
Indians are disproportionately affected. Here’s why:
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1/3 of all international students in the U.S. are Indian.
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330,000 Indian students entered U.S. schools in 2024 alone.
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72% of H1B visa holders are Indian.
According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association, over half of recently terminated student visas belonged to Indian nationals.
We’re overrepresented. We’re overexposed. And now, we’re over-policed.
Deportation Scams & Exploitation
Fear is a market—and scammers are cashing in.
Impersonating immigration officials, they call Indian students and threaten deportation unless they pay up.
One student lost ₹4.2 lakhs to a fake “ICE official.”
Even worse? Fake emails claiming to be from the Indian Consulate warning of passport blacklisting.
What About H1B Workers?
Even those who graduate, land jobs, and win the H1B lottery aren’t safe.
Minor offenses, a single social post, or sudden layoffs can lead to revocation.
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You get 60 days (soon to be 30) to find another job.
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No job = out of status = illegal = deportation.
And the Green Card wait for Indians?
195 years.
Yes, that’s not a typo.
Due to the 7% cap rule, India—with 1.4 billion people—gets the same quota as Luxembourg.
1.2 million Indians are already in line.
Advice from the Ground
Aevy TV spoke to dozens of Indians in the U.S. Here’s what they shared:
For Future Students:
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Don’t assume permanent settlement is possible.
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Have backup plans: Canada, UK, Australia, or India.
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Don’t take massive loans assuming U.S. salaries will repay them.
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Build skills valuable globally, not just in the U.S.
For Current Residents:
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Document every immigration interaction.
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Keep a lawyer on speed dial.
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Don’t tie all your assets to the U.S.
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Be emotionally ready to return—it’s not your failure.
Resilience: The Indian Spirit Isn’t Backing Down
Despite all odds, many Indians are fighting back—and winning.
One student, laid off twice last year, got an H1B approval while speaking to Aevy TV.
There’s grit. There’s hope. There’s resistance.
“We paid to study here. We will finish what we came for.”
If You’ve Been Through It, Share It
If you’re an Indian student or worker in the U.S. who has faced this ordeal and come out the other side—please share your experience.
Your story could save someone else's dream.
Because in an America driven by quotas, algorithms, and paranoia—knowledge is the only shield we’ve got.
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