India, April 7 -- For many green card holders, visa holders, and international visitors, traveling to or returning to the United States has become more challenging and risky in recent months. Increased scrutiny at US border crossings and airports is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown aimed at reducing both legal and illegal immigration.

This heightened scrutiny, along with recent reports of green card and visa holders being detained, has sparked concern among travelers as spring break and summer vacation plans approach. Institutions like Brown University have already advised their international employees and students to reconsider travel plans "out of an abundance of caution."

Additionally, several countries, including...