A recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and The New York Times reveals that fear of US immigration enforcement is stopping many immigrants from travelling. About 27% of immigrants said they avoided trips inside or outside the country to stay clear of immigration authorities. This worry is not just among undocumented immigrants. Many legal immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and some naturalized US citizens, also avoided travel. The survey found that about one-third of H-1B visa holders chose not to travel due to these concerns. Recent policy changes have made travel harder. In July, the US State Department ended remote renewals for H-1B and H-4 visas, forcing applicants to renew only from their home countries. In September, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The administration also increased social media checks for visa applicants. These changes caused long delays at US consulates, especially in India. Visa appointments were postponed by almost a year or more, some until 2027. Many skilled workers were stuck in their home countries after travelling for interviews, away from their US jobs and families. Travel fears are strongest among undocumented immigrants, with nearly two-thirds avoiding travel inside the US or abroad. This fear grew after reports said the Transportation Security Administration shared domestic travel data, like passenger lists, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Earlier, immigration authorities did not usually have access to this information. Many immigrants are trying to stay under the radar due to tighter checks at airports and borders. Still, most immigrants said they would choose to come to the US again if they had the chance, according to the survey. The survey included 1,805 immigrant adults living in the US and represents the nationwide immigrant experience.