Modi Government Prepares to Repatriate 18,000 Undocumented Indians from the U.S.: Report
U.S. Department of Homeland Security data from 2022 estimated about 220,000 unauthorized Indian immigrants in the U.S.
In an effort to strengthen ties with the United States, the Indian government has announced its readiness to assist in identifying and repatriating its citizens who are illegally residing in the U.S. This strategic move aims to align with the Trump administration’s priorities on immigration enforcement while avoiding potential trade conflicts, according to a Bloomberg report.
Recent reports reveal that the U.S. has identified around 18,000 Indian nationals living unlawfully in its territory. India has committed to verifying identities and facilitating their deportation, although the actual number of undocumented Indian migrants might be significantly higher. These individuals largely come from western Indian states like Punjab and Gujarat, areas with a high emigration rate.
Although Indian migrants make up only 3% of illegal crossings encountered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in fiscal year 2024, their numbers are on an upward trend. This is particularly noticeable along the northern U.S. border, where Indians now constitute nearly 25% of all unlawful entries, the highest proportion among intercepted migrants in that region.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security data from 2022 estimated about 220,000 unauthorized Indian immigrants in the U.S. The recent deportation flight in October followed the removal of over 1,100 Indian nationals in the previous year, indicating India’s proactive stance in managing this issue.
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