A viral video circulating online has captured the attention of social media users, showing two individuals of Indian origin casually strolling across the Texas-Mexico border. This footage has ignited discussions surrounding the pursuit of the NRI dream through illegal means.
The video highlights the contrast between those navigating lengthy wait times for H1B visas or green cards, some exceeding a century, and the seemingly effortless border crossing depicted in the viral clip.
The video which has sparked widespread debate, a woman can be heard questioning the two men about their mode of travel, to which they claim to have walked across the border from Mexico. The encounter also reveals the presence of individuals from Pakistan and Bangladesh, shedding light on a larger issue of undocumented migration from South Asia.
Visa backlog when you apply in Mumbai: 500 days minimumMeanwhile at the border: just walk across pic.twitter.com/WDHTDHOlHx
— sphinx (@protosphinx) March 21, 2024
The viral video has brought attention to a real-life scenario reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Dunki,’ exposing an illegal way to pursue the NRI dream. It also highlights the loopholes within U.S. immigration policies, inadvertently incentivising illegal immigration while placing lawful migrants at a disadvantage.
Recent data reveals a significant surge in the number of undocumented Indian immigrants in the U.S., positioning them as the third-largest group among undocumented populations, with a staggering 70% increase since 2011.
One social media user on X shared the video accompanied by a scathing critique of the U.S. immigration system, deploring the apparent disparity between the treatment of highly skilled professionals and the ease with which individuals can bypass legal channels
“This is the ridiculous state of US immigration: break the law and get rewarded for it. Highly skilled engineers and scientists can’t even get tourist visas while anyone can catch a flight to Mexico and walk across the border. No background checks, no visa processing delays,” he wrote.
Another user questioned: “Who are telling them life will be good crossing the border. Is it failed states or failed citizens?.”
Another user takes a firm stance, drawing parallels to the current political landscape in the country: “USA is taking lessons from the likes of West Bengal and Delhi, maybe they were amazed by the ingenuis idea of just creating your own illegal immigrant vote bank, forever loyal to you. Mamata Banerjee & Kejriwal have set a very bad example, which will haunt us for decades to come”.
Another user sympathizing with the situation wrote: “This is so sad. The guys likely have no money, can’t speak or understand basic English and most likely have no skills needed to survive in a foreign land and yet they decided to undertake this arduous journey. What are they running away from?”
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