The Trump administration is pursuing a legal challenge that could end birthright citizenship in the United States, significantly impacting Indian professionals on H-1B visas. Historically, children born on U.S. soil to H-1B holders automatically gained citizenship. However, under proposed Executive Order 14160, citizenship would only be granted if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. This change could leave children of H-1B visa holders with Indian nationality, requiring them to obtain H-4 dependent visas from birth. They would not receive U.S. passports or Social Security numbers, and their legal status would be tied to their parents' visa status. Legal experts warn this could lead to increased statelessness, particularly as Indian citizenship laws may not recognize these children as citizens. Additionally, the end of birthright citizenship could worsen the 'Documented Dreamer' crisis, where children lose legal status upon turning 21. The proposed changes would not apply retroactively, resulting in 'split-status' households where siblings could have different citizenship statuses. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on this matter in June 2026, the future of many H-1B families hangs in the balance.