Disappointed with US Politics, Nearly 40% of Indian Americans Have Considered Emigrating
A survey shows that nearly 40% of Indian Americans have considered leaving the United States due to dissatisfaction with US politics, high living costs, and safety concerns, signaling the potential fading of the 'American Dream.'
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(CNA Reporter Li Jinxian, New Delhi, 23rd) A survey shows that the "American Dream" for Indians may be fading; nearly 60% are disappointed with American politics, and nearly 40% of Indian Americans have considered leaving the United States.
New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported that for many Indians, the United States is the ultimate destination of their dreams, but increasingly more people are finding that the "American Dream" is no longer beautiful, and many Indian Americans are considering leaving the US.
The think tank "Carnegie Endowment for International Peace" partnered with the online polling firm "YouGov" to interview 1,000 respondents. The results showed that nearly 40% of Indian Americans have considered emigrating due to political, economic, and social factors.
The study showed that about 14% of respondents said they "often consider leaving the US," while another 26% said they "occasionally consider leaving the US."
The survey noted that there are currently over 5.2 million Indian Americans living in the United States, and the primary factor making them want to leave is politics. 58% of respondents cited their disappointment with US politics, 54% wanted to leave due to dissatisfaction with the overwhelming cost of living, and 41% were worried about their personal safety and therefore did not want to stay in the US.
The survey results showed that the negative emotions Indian Americans harbor towards US politics stem from their dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump, with 71% of respondents stating they dislike how Trump handles the economy, immigration, and international relations.
Even though relations between the US and India are often opaque, for most Indian Americans, US foreign policy is not their focus. However, the increasingly xenophobic atmosphere forming domestically in the US makes immigrants, including Indian Americans, feel out of place.
Discrimination and ongoing social unrest are factors making Indian Americans want to leave the US. Even if violence has not significantly increased, they are increasingly worried about encountering prejudice in their daily lives, especially in the workplace and online. Many mentioned that they sometimes try to avoid discussing certain topics and even feel uneasy in public.
Furthermore, the survey showed that economic pressure is another reason for dissatisfaction among Indian Americans. The rising cost of living in the US makes it difficult for many middle-class families to settle down long-term, a situation especially apparent in major cities and tech hubs.
21% of respondents were worried about inflation, and 17% had doubts about job security, showing that economic pressure is changing Indian Americans' views on living in the US.
Problems related to US immigration have long been difficult to improve, including severe backlogs in visa applications, delays in green card processing, and policy uncertainties. These continue to have an impact. Professionals holding temporary work visas, even after working and living in the US for many years, remain uncertain about their future, leading to dissatisfaction with the current situation in the US. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan) 1150423
(CNA Reporter Li Jinxian, New Delhi, 23rd) A survey shows that the "American Dream" for Indians may be fading; nearly 60% are disappointed with American politics, and nearly 40% of Indian Americans have considered leaving the United States.
New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported that for many Indians, the United States is the ultimate destination of their dreams, but increasingly more people are finding that the "American Dream" is no longer beautiful, and many Indian Americans are considering leaving the US.
The think tank "Carnegie Endowment for International Peace" partnered with the online polling firm "YouGov" to interview 1,000 respondents. The results showed that nearly 40% of Indian Americans have considered emigrating due to political, economic, and social factors.
The study showed that about 14% of respondents said they "often consider leaving the US," while another 26% said they "occasionally consider leaving the US."
The survey noted that there are currently over 5.2 million Indian Americans living in the United States, and the primary factor making them want to leave is politics. 58% of respondents cited their disappointment with US politics, 54% wanted to leave due to dissatisfaction with the overwhelming cost of living, and 41% were worried about their personal safety and therefore did not want to stay in the US.
The survey results showed that the negative emotions Indian Americans harbor towards US politics stem from their dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump, with 71% of respondents stating they dislike how Trump handles the economy, immigration, and international relations.
Even though relations between the US and India are often opaque, for most Indian Americans, US foreign policy is not their focus. However, the increasingly xenophobic atmosphere forming domestically in the US makes immigrants, including Indian Americans, feel out of place.
Discrimination and ongoing social unrest are factors making Indian Americans want to leave the US. Even if violence has not significantly increased, they are increasingly worried about encountering prejudice in their daily lives, especially in the workplace and online. Many mentioned that they sometimes try to avoid discussing certain topics and even feel uneasy in public.
Furthermore, the survey showed that economic pressure is another reason for dissatisfaction among Indian Americans. The rising cost of living in the US makes it difficult for many middle-class families to settle down long-term, a situation especially apparent in major cities and tech hubs.
21% of respondents were worried about inflation, and 17% had doubts about job security, showing that economic pressure is changing Indian Americans' views on living in the US.
Problems related to US immigration have long been difficult to improve, including severe backlogs in visa applications, delays in green card processing, and policy uncertainties. These continue to have an impact. Professionals holding temporary work visas, even after working and living in the US for many years, remain uncertain about their future, leading to dissatisfaction with the current situation in the US. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan) 1150423