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US Deports Over 2,790 Indians: Why Illegal Migration Numbers Are Rising

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that over 2,790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country. This comes alongside approximately 100 deportations from the United Kingdom following similar verification processes. Indian authorities thoroughly check credentials and confirm nationality before accepting deportees back into the country. The government continues to emphasize its commitment to legal migration pathways while maintaining its stance against illegal migration.

Key Points: Over 2790 Indian Nationals Deported from US This Year

  • Over 2,790 Indian nationals deported from US since January for illegal stay
  • Around 100 Indians also deported from UK after nationality verification
  • MEA conducts thorough background checks before accepting deportees
  • India maintains stance against illegal migration while promoting legal pathways
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Over 2790 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

MEA confirms 2,790 Indians deported from US for illegal stay, plus 100 from UK. India emphasizes legal migration pathways while verifying nationality.

"We want to promote legal pathways of migration. At the same time, India stands against illegal migration - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

New Delhi, Oct 30

Over 2790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The exercise was conducted after the Indian authorities thoroughly verified their credentials and nationality.

"Since January this year, we have had over 2790 Indian nationals who did not meet the criteria. They were illegally staying there, and we verified their credentials, their nationality, and they have returned. This is the status as of yesterday,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said while addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi.

Responding to a question on the issue of deportation of Indians from other countries, Jaiswal further stated that around 100 Indian nationals have also been deported from the United Kingdom following the verification of their nationality by the Indian authorities.

India has been reiterating its longstanding stance against illegal migration while emphasising its commitment to promote legal pathways of migration.

"In the last several months, since January 2025 so far, we've had 2,417 Indian nationals deported or repatriated from the United States... We want to promote legal pathways of migration. At the same time, India stands against illegal migration,” Jaiswal had said last month

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman from Punjab, was among the latest deportees who arrived in India from the US in September after being detained by California authorities during a standard check-in by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Whenever there is a person who does not possess a legal status in any country, and he or she is referred to us with documents if there are claims that he or she is an Indian national, we do the background check, we confirm the nationality, and then we are in a position to take them back. And this is what has been happening with deportations from the United States,” Jaiswal had added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand the need for legal migration, I feel the government should also focus on creating better opportunities here so people don't feel compelled to take such risks. The 73-year-old woman's case is particularly heartbreaking.
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Priya S
Good that our government is cooperating with verification process. Illegal stay only damages India's reputation abroad. We should respect other countries' immigration laws. 👍
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Arjun K
The numbers are quite high! I hope the government is providing proper rehabilitation for those who return. Many might have sold everything to go abroad, now coming back with nothing.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think the government needs to do more than just deport people. There should be stronger action against agents who promise illegal migration and cheat innocent people of their hard-earned money.
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Shreya B
This is really sad. Many people take these risks because they see no future here. Instead of just deporting, we need to create systems that help people migrate legally and safely. 🙏

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