By Swastika Chowdhury
US President Donald Trump has officially declared English to be the official language of the state. Donald Trump on 1st March, 2025 signed the executive order on English being the sole official language of the state. This in turn is to be significantly helpful for the Indian population in the US, especially benefitting the professionals and the students.
Although English has long been the primary language of the US, this is the first time it has been granted official status.
“It is long past time that English is declared as the official language of the United States”, said Trump while signing the executive order. The decree gives federally financed organizations and the government the freedom to choose whether to offer services and documentation in languages other than English. Additionally, it preserves a 2000 regulation by former President Bill Clinton that mandated government agencies provide non-native English speakers with language support.
How this can turn out to be a benefit for the Indians
According to immigration experts, the ruling may benefit Indian students and professionals, who typically speak English more fluently than other immigrant groups. Indian applicants may find themselves at an advantage because English ability is a crucial requirement for employment and university admittance in the United States.
It is anticipated that the action will facilitate Indians’ assimilation into American workplaces and educational institutions. Indian professionals and students are likely to adjust more easily than those from non-English speaking nations because prestigious US universities currently require English competency exams.
Additionally, the strategy can improve India’s standing in international mobility. This ruling may increase Indian professionals’ competitiveness in the US job market, as their English proficiency is already highly regarded.
How this can turn out to be a challenge for some Indians
If language help services are cut, some Indians might even encounter difficulties, even while many stand to gain. For legal and administrative issues, even proficient Indian professionals depend on multilingual assistance. Experts pointed out that cutting back on translation services could lead to problems.
Last but not least, this change could help India maintain its status as a major source of highly qualified workers for the US. However, using the system could be more difficult for people who don’t speak English well.