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India Absent from Trump's US Immigrant Welfare List, Highlighting Success

Data tables shared by US President Donald Trump ranking immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin do not include India, underscoring the distinct profile of Indian immigrants. The list shows countries like Bhutan, Yemen, and Somalia with recipient rates above 70%, while many others range from 40% to 68%. Indian immigrants in the US are consistently shown by research to be among the highest earners with high workforce participation and low public assistance dependence. They play a major role in key US sectors like technology and healthcare and are significant contributors to tax revenues and startup creation.

Key Points: India Missing from Trump's US Immigrant Welfare Data

  • India absent from Trump's welfare data
  • Bhutan tops list at 81.4%
  • Indian immigrants are high earners
  • Low dependence on US public assistance
  • Major role in tech and startups
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Trump welfare figures highlight India's distinct profile

Data shared by Donald Trump shows high immigrant welfare rates for many countries, but India's absence highlights its distinct economic success in the US.

"India is not listed. The absence stands out amid immigration and welfare remaining key political issues. - Report"

Washington, Jan 5

A set of data tables shared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social ranking immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin has drawn attention in Washington, with India absent from the two-page list - a gap that underscores the distinct economic profile of Indian immigrants within the broader US immigration landscape.

The figures are presented across two tables and together form a single dataset. They show the share of immigrant households in the United States receiving government assistance. The rates range from above 80 per cent to just under 40 per cent.

Bhutan tops the list at 81.4 per cent. It is followed by Yemen (North) at 75.2 per cent, Somalia at 71.9 per cent and the Marshall Islands at 71.4 per cent. Several other countries also record high levels of welfare participation.

The Dominican Republic and Afghanistan are each listed at 68.1 per cent. Congo appears at 66 per cent, Guinea at 65.8 per cent, and Iraq at 60.7 per cent. A number of Central American, Caribbean, and African countries feature prominently in this group.

Guatemala is shown at 56.5 per cent, Sudan at 56.3 per cent, and El Salvador at 55.4 per cent. Honduras appears at 52.9 per cent. Bangladesh is listed at 54.8 per cent.

The second page covers countries with lower, though still notable, welfare participation. Ivory Coast leads this segment at 49.1 per cent, followed closely by Liberia at 48.9 per cent and Algeria at 48.1 per cent. Syria is listed at 48 per cent.

Jordan and Libya each appear at 47.8 per cent. Ethiopia is shown at 47.6 per cent, Rwanda at 47.1 per cent, and Morocco at 46.6 percent. Pakistan is included at 40.2 per cent. Egypt appears at 39.3 per cent.

India is not listed. The absence stands out amid immigration and welfare remaining key political issues in the United States.

Public research over many years has shown that Indian immigrants in the US are among the highest earners across ethnic groups. They also record high workforce participation and low dependence on public assistance.

Industry and academic studies have further shown that Indian immigrants play a major role in the US economy, particularly in technology, healthcare, and engineering. They are significant contributors to income tax revenues and have been involved in founding or co-founding a large share of startups in Silicon Valley.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an American married to an Indian immigrant, I can attest to this. My husband's entire friend group are engineers and doctors. They are net contributors to the economy. It's a very different profile compared to some other immigrant communities.
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Priya S
While this is positive, we must remember this data reflects a specific, skilled immigrant pool (H-1B, etc.). It doesn't represent all Indians abroad. Also, the focus should be on human dignity, not just economic metrics. Let's not look down on nations that are on the list; they may be fleeing conflict.
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Vikram M
This is the result of our strong STEM education culture. IITs and other institutes produce world-class talent that is in global demand. However, it also highlights the brain drain from India. We celebrate their success, but our own country needs these skilled professionals too.
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Rohit P
Interesting to see Pakistan at 40.2% and Bangladesh at 54.8%. The difference with India is stark. It proves that when immigrants are selected based on merit and skills (like most Indian H-1B holders), they integrate as contributors. Policy matters.
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Michael C
The article misses a key point: this data is being shared by Trump for a political narrative. The absence of India is good, but framing it as "us vs them" among immigrant groups is dangerous. We should focus on fair immigration policies for all.

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