Rubio questioned in New Delhi on US green card policy
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration implemented changes to the green card application process, requiring immigrants to apply for permanent residency from outside the US, sparking diplomatic concerns.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to New Delhi, stated the policy was "not targeted at India" and is expected to face legal challenges.
- India’s foreign minister expressed the country's expectation that legal mobility for Indian workers would not be negatively affected by the new policy.
- An Indian tech founder and billionaire urged Indian workers in the US to consider returning to India, emphasizing that "self-respect should dictate your course."