Fearing deportation, Indian students quit part-time jobs in US: Report

Several Indian students in the United States, who had been working odd jobs after college hours to earn extra money have quit these roles in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, fearing deportation. Some students said that while these jobs are important to manage in the US, they cannot risk their future, especially with the large loans they took to study there.

US regulations permit international students on F-1 visas to work up to 20 hours a week on-campus. However, many students take up off-campus, undocumented jobs at restaurants, petrol stations, or retail stores to manage expenses like rent, groceries, and other living costs.