Asha Kiran Sharma Comments on Migration Trends in Business Standard Article

Asha Kiran Sharma was recently featured in Business Standard in an article titled “43,764 Indian Migrants Caught at US-Canada Border: What’s Driving the Rise?” Her insights shed light on the evolving migration patterns among Indian nationals and the underlying challenges contributing to this trend.

Discussing visa and green card delays in the United States, Asha Kiran Sharma observed, “Many Indian nationals face long delays and restrictions in securing US visas or green cards, prompting them to explore alternative routes. Canada’s relatively accessible immigration policies make it a convenient transit point.”

She also highlighted broader socio-economic drivers behind migration, stating, “Economic challenges, such as unemployment or caste and religious discrimination, drive many to seek better opportunities abroad. Some individuals risk debt to fund their migration.”

Article link: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/43-764-indian-migrants-caught-at-us-canada-border-what-s-driving-the-rise-124120200460_1.html