As an Indian-origin citizen living in the United States, I feel deep pain and concern when I look at the future of our children.
Many young graduates, including children from Telugu families like ours, are completing their education at respected American universities, yet they are unable to find jobs.
Some apply to hundreds of companies and still do not receive even a single interview call. For parents who came to this country believing in the American dream, this situation is heartbreaking.
I still remember the early 2000s, when things were very different. Students graduating from universities in the United States often received multiple job offers.
Young Indians proudly chose the best opportunities available to them. America truly looked like the land of opportunity, where talent and hard work were rewarded.
Today, however, the situation has changed sharply. After the Covid-19 pandemic, American universities opened admissions on a large scale for foreign students, especially from countries such as India and China.
Universities benefited financially because international students paid very high tuition fees. Naturally, students and families from India rushed to the United States with hopes of building successful careers.
But now, the competition for jobs has become extremely intense. Many citizen families feel their children are slowly losing opportunities.
Foreign students are under enormous pressure because their parents often spend their life savings on their education. For them, getting a job is almost a life-or-death matter.
This desperation has also created concerns about unfair practices in some cases, including fake documents, proxy interviews and other questionable methods.
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Meanwhile, many citizen children take a more relaxed approach, believing opportunities will eventually come. Sadly, the market no longer works that way.
At the same time, artificial intelligence is creating fear even among experienced working professionals. Parents are worried about their own job security while watching their children struggle to even begin their careers.
Many people in our community, therefore, support Donald Trump’s tougher stand on immigration and foreign student policies. They believe his decisions are aimed at protecting American citizens and securing better opportunities for the next generation.
Universities may lose some income, but many families feel that the future of citizens and their children should come first.
For immigrant families like ours, this is not just politics. It is a deeply personal concern about the future of our children and the promise of America itself.
(Written By Prasad V Kumar, TX)
Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author
