H-1B visa debate fuels racism against South Asians in the US: Here’s why Indian students and professionals should pay attention
Drawing on reporting by The New York Times, this story examines how the debate over the H-1B visa programme has fuelled a surge in racist rhetoric against South Asians in the United States. While policy concerns around jobs and wages persist, the discourse has increasingly veered into conspiracy theories and hate speech. The article explores what this means for Indian students and professionals who view the H-1B route as central to their global career ambitions.
Drawing on reporting by The New York Times, this story examines how the debate over the H-1B visa programme has fuelled a surge in racist rhetoric against South Asians in the United States. While policy concerns around jobs and wages persist, the discourse has increasingly veered into conspiracy theories and hate speech. The article explores what this means for Indian students and professionals who view the H-1B route as central to their global career ambitions.
