By Admin 
These days, a new challenge has arisen in front of Indian students going to America on F-1 visa. They are not able to get jobs. Having trouble finding a job. According to the New York Times report, only one question is being asked to the candidates during the interview – “Are you an American?” Most of the non-American citizens are losing out on job opportunities after this question.
Indians successful in every field
In the last several decades, Indians have raised the flag of success in America. From technology to business, art and media, education, economics, you will definitely find some Indian at the top level in every field. The population of Indian-Americans is only 1.5 percent of the total US population, but their success cannot be denied with high education rates, good income and leadership roles in big industries. In many cases, Indian-Americans are performing many times better than Americans. Despite this, Indian students are now facing difficulties in getting jobs in America.
Indian students are decreasing in America
Last year, the number of Indians was found to be high among international students in America, but this year it has decreased by 44 percent. This decline points towards the changes in the policies of Trump 2.0 and the problems created by it. Indian students go to America to study on F-1 visa. It remains valid until your course is completed. After the course is over, students can stay in America for 60 days, but then they have to leave the country. After this one has to apply again for the visa. Students going to America on F-1 visa are also allowed to stay there and work. However, there are some pre-determined terms and conditions for this.
Indian student told her experience
According to Hindustan Times report, Sushma Pasupuleti of Hyderabad took admission in Houston University to pursue PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2023. Now, in a conversation with The New York Times about her job search, she told that in a recent job fair, she kept hopping from one stall to another with a resume in her hand. Almost every recruiter asked him the same question – “Are you a US citizen?” When he did not answer, the conversation did not progress further. “They didn’t even look at my resume,” he told the NYT.
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