With the crackdown against immigrants underway, even Indians residing in the US with Green Cards are not feeling safe. Social media is flooded with claims that US green card holders are being forced to sign off their entry to the country at the airport.
Some say H-1B holders are also at risk, claiming they were deported on arrival. But what is the truth behind these claims?
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While officers can question NRIs returning to the country, especially if they stayed outside America for over a year, there are no cases of anyone getting deported.
In such incidents, you might be asked to sign a form giving up your green card, but you are not obliged to sign it. Instead, it is advised to get a lawyer and fight back.
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Moreover, If you are indeed planning to stay outside the US for more than 6 months, you must apply for i-131 (re-entry permit) before leaving. This is a normal process that has been in place long before President Trump.
There might be stricter rules and you might be asked to show extra paperwork at the airport. But if you have the right documents, no one can deport you unless you have done visa fraud or any other illegal activity.
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People are spreading misinformation and panic among the communities that are already living under stress. So be aware and know your rights.
