Indian Couple's U.S. Visit Thwarted Amid Heightened Immigration Scrutiny

A couple from India, aiming to visit their children in the United States, was denied entry at a U.S. port of entry, highlighting the intensified immigration measures under the current administration. The couple, holding valid tourist visas, was subjected to prolonged questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers before being informed that their entry was not permitted. This incident underscores the broader implications of the administration's stringent immigration policies, which have faced criticism for their impact on families and legal travelers.

In a related case, Manpreet Kooner, a 39-year-old Canadian citizen of Indian origin, was denied entry into the U.S. in March 2017. Despite holding a valid Canadian passport, Kooner was detained for six hours at the Quebec-Vermont border, where she was fingerprinted, photographed, and questioned. Officials informed her that she was considered an immigrant without a valid U.S. visa and advised her to obtain an immigrant visa for future entry. Kooner recounted that a border agent remarked, "I know you might feel like you're being Trumped," reflecting the administration's stringent stance on immigration policies during that period. ([www.ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/indians-abroad/indian-origin-canadian-denied-entry-to-us-told-she-needs-immigrant-visa-1667701?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

These incidents are not isolated. In June 2020, the U.S. administration announced a proclamation temporarily suspending the entry of certain foreign workers, including those on H-1B and L visas, until the end of the year. This move left many, particularly from countries like India, separated from their families and uncertain about their future in the U.S. ([Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/6/24/indians-worried-as-trump-visa-order-separates-them-from-families?utm_source=chatgpt.com))