India, March 18 -- Many Indians in the United States have been haunted by a question ever since Donald Trump took office - can the President take away their Green Card? A president cannot directly remove an individual's Green Card. However, the administration's policies and enforcement priorities can indeed create risks for permanent residents, especially those whose immigration histories are complex.

The expansion of the "public charge" rule was considered one of the most controversial moves during Trump's tenure. It evaluated whether immigrants were likely to rely on government assistance. It was mainly meant to limit new applicants and adjust statuses, but several Green Card holders were afraid it could be used against them. The rule ...