Wed Mar 19 16:11:42 UTC 2025: ## US Tightens Immigration Enforcement: Visa Holders Face Ongoing Monitoring, Green Card Holders Targeted

**Washington, D.C. –** The Trump administration is intensifying its immigration enforcement, sparking anxieties among legal immigrants, particularly those from India. The State Department announced via X (formerly Twitter) that visa screening continues even after a visa is issued, with ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with US laws. Failure to comply could result in visa revocation and deportation.

This announcement follows comments by Senator JD Vance, who emphasized that even a Green Card does not guarantee indefinite US residency. The State Department echoed this, confirming that scrutiny persists beyond the initial visa grant.

This stricter approach, fueled by conservative calls for tighter immigration policies citing economic and national security concerns, has created significant uncertainty. The impact is acutely felt by Indian Green Card holders, many of whom traditionally spend part of the year in India.

Reports indicate that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are targeting these individuals upon their return to the US, pressuring them to sign Form I-407, which voluntarily abandons their permanent resident status. Refusal reportedly leads to threats of deportation or detention. CBP interprets extended stays abroad as evidence of abandoning permanent residency.

This situation has left many feeling trapped, unable to visit their home country for fear of losing their US status. Immigration lawyers criticize this as CBP overreach, while elderly Green Card holders, particularly vulnerable, may feel coerced into signing the form.

The heightened scrutiny is impacting immigration trends. India, a major source of legal immigration to the US, is witnessing growing hesitation among potential applicants due to the uncertainty surrounding Green Card status. The administration’s actions are causing significant distress and uncertainty within the immigrant community.

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