Hyderabad, Feb. 19 -- International students, including those from Hyderabad, are losing jobs as employers are firing them, fearing Donald Trump's immigration policy.

Many local businesses have also started hiring people with valid work visas.

Visa restrictions

Although student visas allow international students, including those from Hyderabad, to work on campus, the visa rules prohibit students from working off campus.

However, local businesses, especially Indian restaurants and grocery stores, used to rely on international students. Now, seeing the Trump administration's policy, they are firing students and hiring those on valid job visas.

Students can also face problems if they are found working off campus. It can lead to visa can...