U.S. immigration rules for 2025 and 2026 are shifting fast under new Trump-era policies. These shifts touch skilled workers, dependents, students, families, green card applicants, and long-term residents. Many Indians already in the United States feel the impact first because they hold the largest share of H1B visas and have the longest green card backlog. This guide explains what changed, who gains, who loses, and what safer legal options still exist. All information is prec