H-1B row: One in three immigrants cancel travel over fear of ICE monitoring, survey finds

A nationwide survey shows that fear of immigration enforcement is affecting the daily lives of immigrants across the US, with travel emerging as a major concern. About 27 per cent of immigrants said they had avoided trips within the country or overseas to reduce the risk of encounters with immigration authorities.

The survey was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation in partnership with The New York Times in 2025 (August to October). It found that nearly three in ten immigrants altered or cancelled travel plans specifically to avoid drawing attention from immigration authorities.