Indian Deportations From US Hit Record Highs

The figures, disclosed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in the Rajya Sabha, show deportations climbing from 617 in 2023 to 1,368 in 2024 and 2,025 in 2025. The 414 deportations recorded between January and March 2026 suggest the pace has not slowed.

The steady increase reflects tighter US immigration enforcement and its impact on the Indian community in North America. Advocacy groups have noted growing anxiety among undocumented Indians, many of whom have lived in the US for years.

Indian officials have said they are working to verify the status of those deported and to ensure their reintegration. The government has also urged Indians to use legal channels for migration and to be aware of visa rules.

The trend has drawn attention to the broader challenges faced by the diaspora, including rising scrutiny of visa overstays and undocumented work. Community organizations have stepped up efforts to provide legal aid and information to affected families.