US Authorities Encountered with Over 2 Lakh Illegal Indian Immigrants in Last 5 Years: Data
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US Authorities Encountered with Over 2 Lakh Illegal Indian Immigrants in Last 5 Years: Data

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The US authorities “encountered” with over 200,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the last five years with the highest cases of 96,917 reported in 2022-23, according to details furnished in Parliament by the Ministry of External Affairs while citing data from American homeland security. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the US authorities came across 8027 illegal Indian immigrants in 2018-19, 1227 in 2019-20 and 30,662 in 2020-21. The total number of illegal Indian immigrants encountered by the American authorities comes to 200,760. Muraleedharan said the data regarding the number of illegal Indian immigrants encountered by US authorities are based on immigration statistics published on the website of the US Customs and Border Protection.

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1,500 Indians deported from US in FY24 as Biden outdoes Trump in mass deportations
4 days, 18 hours ago

1,500 Indians deported from US in FY24 as Biden outdoes Trump in mass deportations

India Today  

Though Donald Trump talks about deporting illegal immigrants, President Joe Biden's administration has outdone him on this front. ICE has a list of 1.5 million individuals marked for deportation, including nearly 18,000 undocumented Indian nationals. ICE data shows that the Biden administration has deported a significant number of immigrants as well, including those charged or convicted of criminal activity, as …

18,000 Indians at risk of being deported from US under Trump's watch
1 week, 3 days ago

18,000 Indians at risk of being deported from US under Trump's watch

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office next month, and his administration is already intensifying efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released data revealing that nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians are among the 1.45 million individuals facing deportation from the United States. “Deportation of undocumented immigrants is central to Trump’s border security agenda,” ICE …

86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023, most in US: Centre
1 week, 4 days ago

86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023, most in US: Centre

India Today  

As many as 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in various countries in 2023, the External Affairs Ministry informed Parliament, adding that the highest number of incidents of attack on Indians took place in the US. In a reply to a question by Lok Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared the …

Almost 18,000 Indians likely to be deported from US: Here's other countries that face risk
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1 week, 4 days ago

Almost 18,000 Indians likely to be deported from US: Here's other countries that face risk

India TV News  

As President-elect Donald Trump is set to start his second term in the Oval Office in the White House, the US prepares the list of nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians slated to be deported from the country. The latest data from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement involves 17,940 Indians among the 1.445 million individuals with final orders of removal. Thousands …

18,000 Indians on first deportation list as Trump vows action against immigrants
1 week, 4 days ago

18,000 Indians on first deportation list as Trump vows action against immigrants

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation in American history once he assumes office on January 20, 2025. Among them, nearly 18,000 undocumented Indian nationals are on the list prepared by the US government, and at imminent risk of being sent back to India. According to ICE data released in November 2024, 17,940 Indians are …

Over 40,000 Indian migrants caught at US-Canada border: Why is there a rise in illegal border crossings?
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Over 40,000 Indian migrants caught at US-Canada border: Why is there a rise in illegal border crossings?

Firstpost  

Recent data from the US Customs and Border Protection pointed towards a staggering rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals into the United States through its northern border. This year alone, 43,764 Indians – about 22 per cent of the total 1.98 lakh crossings – were arrested while trying to enter the US through Canada A U.S. Border Patrol agent …

Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report
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Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report

The Hindu  

As many as 65,960 Indians officially became U.S. citizens, making India the second-largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, according to the latest Congressional report. An estimated 46 million foreign-born persons resided in the United States in 2022, approximately 14% of the total U.S. population of 333 million, according to American Community Survey data from the U.S. …

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals
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India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals

Hindustan Times  

India and the US on Friday discussed ways to bolster cooperation on extradition, mobility of students and professionals, and safe and legal migration during their bilateral consular dialogue. The US Issued more than one million visas to Indians in 2023 and currently hosts 270,000 Indian students. The 11th round of the consular dialogue held in New Delhi also focused on …

Over 2 lakh illegal Indian immigrants encountered by US in last 5 years: MEA tells Parliament
1 year ago

Over 2 lakh illegal Indian immigrants encountered by US in last 5 years: MEA tells Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The US authorities "encountered" with over 200,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the last five years with the highest cases of 96,917 reported in 2022-23, according to details furnished in Parliament by the Ministry of External Affairs while citing data from American homeland security. Union minister of state for external affairs V. Muraleedharan Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan …

Data | Sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing U.S. northern border from Canada
1 year ago

Data | Sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing U.S. northern border from Canada

The Hindu  

A question that was raised in the Rajya Sabha a few days ago has put the spotlight on the issue of Indians illegally entering the United States. Click to remove AMP mode This surge in the number of illegal migrants gains prominence as the U.S. presidential elections are scheduled next year and illegal border crossings is one of the top …

6.4 million illegal immigrants living in US, 725,000 are Indians: Study
1 year, 1 month ago

6.4 million illegal immigrants living in US, 725,000 are Indians: Study

Hindustan Times  

Indians form the third largest population of illegal immigrants in the US, numbering around 725,000, Pew Research Center has found. The research also found that the country’s 10.5 million unauthorised immigrants represented approximately three per cent of the total population in the US The research also found that the country’s 10.5 million unauthorised immigrants represented approximately three per cent of …

Indians form third-largest illegal immigrant population in U.S.: Pew Research
1 year, 1 month ago

Indians form third-largest illegal immigrant population in U.S.: Pew Research

The Hindu  

There are about 725,000 Indian illegal immigrants in the U.S. — the third largest population of unauthorised immigrants after Mexico and El Salvador — according to new Pew Research Centre estimates. As of 2021, the country's 10.5 million unauthorised immigrants represented about 3% of the total U.S. population and 22% of the foreign-born population, the Washington-based think tank said. Among …

Illegal immigration thrives despite deaths and hardships
1 year, 1 month ago

Illegal immigration thrives despite deaths and hardships

The Hindu  

From November 2022 to September 2023, a record number of Indians 96,917 were arrested while crossing illegally into the USA, according to the latest US Customs and Border Protection data. The number of Indians trying to enter the USA has witnessed five fold rise since 2019, suggesting that increasing numbers of people are trying to enter the USA despite all …

Five fold rise in Indians trying to enter US illegally after pandemic
1 year, 1 month ago

Five fold rise in Indians trying to enter US illegally after pandemic

Firstpost  

The new number marks a fivefold increase over the 19,883 Indians caught in the year 2019-20 Latest data from the US Customs and Border Protection has shown that a record 96,917 Indians were apprehended while unlawfully crossing into the United States between October 2022 and September 2023. For every person caught at the border, there may be at least 10 …

At Least 97,000 Indians Held Entering US Illegally, Over 700 of Them Were Unaccompanied Children
1 year, 1 month ago

At Least 97,000 Indians Held Entering US Illegally, Over 700 of Them Were Unaccompanied Children

News 18  

The US Customs and Border Protection data shows that a record 96,917 Indians were apprehended while crossing into the US illegally between October 2022 and September 2023. Out of the 96,917 Indians, 30,010 were caught entering the US illegally through the Canadian border and 41,770 were caught trying to enter the US illegally through the Mexican border. The number of …

How Growing Number of Indians are Entering the US Illegally and What is Driving Them
1 year, 1 month ago

How Growing Number of Indians are Entering the US Illegally and What is Driving Them

News 18  

In a first, the United States is seeing an influx of illegal migrants from countries other than Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Ecuador, which were considered to be the nations accounting for the maximum number of illegal immigrants. The Route of Illegal Migrants The Indians trying to enter the US illegally take different routes- the Canada border or the Mexico border. …

42000 Indians have entered US illegally through southern border in last one year
1 year, 1 month ago

42000 Indians have entered US illegally through southern border in last one year

Hindustan Times  

Illegal migration by Indians into the United States, has been on the rise, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Citing data compiled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the report says that nearly 42000 migrants from India have entered the US thought its southern border illegally, during the fiscal year starting last October through September. As per …

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Indians now represent over 10% of US visa applicants with one million non-immigrant visas processed in 2023

Hindustan Times  

The US Mission in India on Thursday surpassed its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications this year and said that Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 per cent of all student visa applicants and 65 per cent of all H&L-category visa applicants. The number of visa applications processed in India …

American Dream? 149,000 Indians Tried to Enter US Illegally between 2019 and 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

American Dream? 149,000 Indians Tried to Enter US Illegally between 2019 and 2023

News 18  

A report from the US Customs and Border Protection said as many as 1.49 lakh Indians were caught trying to unlawfully enter the US between February 2019 and March 2023. The numbers show that the “American Dream” continues to lure many Indians who take the risk despite knowing the dangers that they could face in these border crossings. The report …

17 Indian Citizens Among Group of 100 Migrants Apprehended While Illegally Crossing into US
2 years, 3 months ago

17 Indian Citizens Among Group of 100 Migrants Apprehended While Illegally Crossing into US

News 18  

Seventeen Indian citizens were among a group of 100 migrants apprehended while illegally climbing over a fence into the US at a border post in California, authorities said. The San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents from the Imperial Beach Station apprehended at around 2 am on Tuesday morning the group of 100 migrants, consisting of citizens from Africa, Asia, and …

High time for India and US to tighten laws to stem illegal immigration, punish human traffickers
2 years, 10 months ago

High time for India and US to tighten laws to stem illegal immigration, punish human traffickers

Firstpost  

According to the US Customs and Border Protection, India is the fifth largest source of illegal migrants entering the USA from the southwest border The flow of illegal immigrants from India to the US is a relentless process. According to the US Customs and Border Protection, the fifth largest source of illegal migrants entering the USA from the southwest border …

Seven illegal Indians in US released from Border Patrol custody
2 years, 10 months ago

Seven illegal Indians in US released from Border Patrol custody

Firstpost  

All the migrants have been released from Border Patrol’s custody and ordered to report to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a later date New York: Seven Indian nationals, who entered the US illegally and were arrested near the US/Canada border last week, have been released from Border Patrol’s custody and processed for removal from the country. The seven Indian …

Five Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Apprehended In Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra
3 years ago

Five Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Apprehended In Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra

ABP News  

New Delhi: Five illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were apprehended in Bengaluru on Friday, according to Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra. “Today our CCB have taken five illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into custody. Speaking to PTI, the Karnataka Minister stated that illegal immigrants pose a threat to national security and are hence being apprehended. In response to a query, the Minister stated that, …

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