India, Aug. 25 -- As of 2025, the US remains a top choice for foreign students looking for top-notch postsecondary education and employment prospects. A sizable percentage of these students are from families with H-1B visas, which are intended for highly qualified individuals in specialized fields.

Under the H-1B visa, US firms can hire foreign workers for a set amount of time-usually up to six years-in disciplines like science, engineering, and technology. Spouses and children are permitted to remain and study in the United States for the duration of their dependent visas, which many H-1B visa holders bring with them.

Many kids of H-1B visa holders, however, are concerned about the security of their legal status due to recent policy ch...