Donald Trump called his new immigration bill “beautiful,” but for many legal immigrants, it brings hardship.
Signed on July 4th, the bill changes health care, taxes, and immigration policies in harmful ways.
Many legal immigrants, including green card holders, and students, may lose access to affordable health care.
Before, they could buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act and get tax help. Now, many may lose these benefits. About 1.3 million legal immigrants could be without insurance by 2034.
The bill might also leave nearly 12 million more Americans uninsured and increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion in 10 years.
A new 1% tax on remittances — money immigrants send to their families abroad — adds more pressure. Indian workers, who often send money home, will feel this burden.
India could lose around $0.4 billion, while Mexico may lose $1.5 billion every year. The Philippines and China will also face losses.
Indian immigrants are especially affected. They are 1.6% of the U.S. population, but wait times for green cards can reach 50 years.
Even H-1B visa holders face limits, and their families struggle to study or work. The new bill also threatens birthright citizenship, adding to immigrant concerns.
In short, Trump’s bill brings cuts, taxes and uncertainty. For many legal immigrants chasing the American dream, it now feels a wild goose chase.
