The Trump administration's tightening of U.S. immigration policies is causing ripples in India's marriage market. Indian families, wary of potential job and visa issues, are reconsidering marrying their children to Indian citizens residing in America.

The changes particularly affect holders of H-1B skilled-worker visas, with many families delaying matrimonial plans amid uncertainty. Traditionally, NRIs in the U.S. were prized marriage prospects due to their perceived financial security and potential for enhancing family income.

Services like Knot.dating have responded by including visa status filters to help families make informed decisions. The search for stable marital futures is shifting focus from the U.S. to countries like Canada and Europe.

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