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"The Opportunity Trap: High-Skilled Workers, Indian Families and the Failure of the Dependent Visa Program" by Pallavi Banerjee explores the experiences of highly skilled Indian migrants who come to the United States on temporary work visas. The book highlights the dehumanizing conditions faced by these workers and their spouses, who are often unable to work due to visa restrictions. Banerjee's research uncovers the gendered and racialized dynamics of the visa regime, showing how it creates a system of dependence and perpetuates inequalities. The book offers recommendations for reforming the visa system and provides a valuable perspective on immigration and development studies. [Extracted from the article]