Why 7,25,000 Indians are shivering in the US. No, it's not the biting cold
2 months, 1 week ago

Why 7,25,000 Indians are shivering in the US. No, it's not the biting cold

India Today  

Millions of people are shivering in the US, and it is not just the biting cold. The 14 million undocumented immigrants, including 7,25,000 Indians, are gripped with fear as President Donald Trump returns to the White House with renewed determination to clamp down on illegal immigration. 14 MILLION UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS IN US Estimates suggest there are between 11 and 14 million undocumented immigrants in the US, though Trump has claimed the number is closer to 20 to 25 million. Even the school-going kids and the college-going immigrant population in the US run scared as to what would unfold for them in Trump 2.0 H-1B VISA HOLDERS IN US WORRIED AFTER TRUMP RETURN Not just undocumented Indians, even those on temporary visas, like H-1B, in the US are on the edge after Trump's return. Trump's crackdown on both undocumented immigrants and legal visa categories signals a challenging road ahead for many who seek to work or reside in the US.

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295 more deportees could be coming back from US, govt tells Parliament
1 week, 3 days ago

295 more deportees could be coming back from US, govt tells Parliament

Firstpost  

The ministry has also voiced its concern about the need to accommodate the religious sensitivities and food preferences of the Indian deportees. In response, the US side has conveyed that detainees on the three deportation flights earlier were not instructed to remove any religious head coverings A US military aircraft carrying illegal Indian immigrants upon its landing at the Shri …

Deportation row in Parliament: ‘No women or children were restrained,’ govt cites US response
1 week, 3 days ago

Deportation row in Parliament: ‘No women or children were restrained,’ govt cites US response

Firstpost  

Since January, a total of 388 Indian deportees have arrived in the country till date after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing all illegal immigrants to leave the country immediately Security personnel escort Indian immigrants deported from the U.S., as they leave the airport in Ahmedabad, on February 6. Reuters The Indian government on Friday told the …

Deportation of Indians soared during Trump 1.0, halved under Biden: Data
1 week, 4 days ago

Deportation of Indians soared during Trump 1.0, halved under Biden: Data

India Today  

The United States deported over 6,000 Indian nationals under US President Donald Trump's first term, while only 3,000 were sent back during the tenure of Joe Biden, according to data shared by the External Affairs Ministry in Parliament. In his second term, Trump has already deported 388 Indians and 295 more would be returning from the US soon - an …

A land where ambition grows minus an outbound ticket
2 weeks ago

A land where ambition grows minus an outbound ticket

The Hindu  

The recent drama over the unceremonious repatriation of Indians who attempted illegally to enter the United States of America, and who ended up handcuffed and manacled in an American military aircraft that dumped them on the tarmac in Amritsar, raises a whole series of issues. India’s growth story features booming statistics, shrinking opportunities, and a rising economy still unable to …

How illegal Indian entrants to US jumped 40 times in four years
1 month, 1 week ago

How illegal Indian entrants to US jumped 40 times in four years

India Today  

The serial deportation of illegal Indian immigrants has been hitting the headlines since US president Donald Trump took office on January 20. Data collected by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development found that the total number of new asylum requests involving Indian nationals in the US has grown tenfold in just two years, from about 5,000 in 2021 to …

Watch: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.?
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.?

The Hindu  

Data Point: Who, why, and how do Indians illegally migrate to the U.S.? Data also shows that deportations of undocumented Indian immigrants have been going on for a long time. The number of Indians attempting to enter the U.S. illegally has also surged in recent years. In this video, The Hindu Data Team uses data to discuss the story of …

Most deportees from the U.S. are from Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat
1 month, 1 week ago

Most deportees from the U.S. are from Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat

The Hindu  

Of the 332 undocumented Indian immigrants who have been deported from the U.S. in 2025, people from Punjab accounted for the highest share, followed by people from Haryana, and Gujarat, as shown in Chart 1. Chart 1 | The chart shows the State-wise share of Indian citizens deported from the U.S. in 2025 A recent research paper published by Johns …

How Big A Problem Are Illegal Indians For US? 11 Insights From Johns Hopkins Study
1 month, 1 week ago

How Big A Problem Are Illegal Indians For US? 11 Insights From Johns Hopkins Study

ABP News  

What states account for the highest number of unauthorised/illegal Indian immigrants arriving at the US border with asylum requests? In fiscal year 2024, apprehension records involving Indians at the US-Canada border increased significantly, “ accounting for over one-third of all Indian apprehensions ” at the 3 US borders. The study cites data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development …

More and more Indian asylum seekers to US are speaking a different tongue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More and more Indian asylum seekers to US are speaking a different tongue

India Today  

The times they are a changin, and that's true for the illegal immigration trend in the US too. An analysis by two Johns Hopkins University researchers found that around 66% of all asylum petitions filed from 2001 to 2022 by Indian nationals came from Punjabi speakers. Punjabi-speaking individuals have consistently been the most dominant among Indian asylum seekers for over …

Indians seeking asylum in US grew 470% in 5 years: Study
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indians seeking asylum in US grew 470% in 5 years: Study

India Today  

There has been a significant rise in asylum seekers to the US from India since 2018, shows a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The asylum requests point to a trend of increasing attempts at illegal immigration by Indians to the US as the American immigration system allows illegal immigrants nabbed at the border to seek asylum citing fear …

Indians merely 2% of total illegal immigrants in US: New research paper
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indians merely 2% of total illegal immigrants in US: New research paper

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON: Indians constituted merely 2% of the total number of illegal immigrants in the US, and the absolute number of illegal Indian immigrants in America dropped from 560,000 in 2015 to 220,000 in 2022, according to the last publicly available data from the Department of Homeland Security. While official data for 2023 isn’t available, this means that the proportion of …

‘Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?’ Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back..?’ Manish Tewari criticises EAM S Jaishankar over US deportations

Live Mint  

While the row over the government's handling of deportations from the United States of undocumented Indians is ongoing, Congress MP Manish Tewari has criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for attending “inane conferences” around the world. “Would 7.25 lakh Indians be dumped back in India handcuffed & shackled stripped of their basic human rights and dignity in US Military planes …

Indignity, debt, probe: What all Indians deported by US may face back home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indignity, debt, probe: What all Indians deported by US may face back home

India Today  

As a US military C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft landed in Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indian deportees, the reality of a crushed ‘American dream’ struck hundreds of thousands of families in Punjab, Gujarat and other states, who have harboured aspirations of a better life on foreign land even if it meant risking entering and staying there illegally. The US …

33 each from Haryana, Gujarat among 104 Indians deported by Trump administration; 30 from Punjab – Firstpost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

33 each from Haryana, Gujarat among 104 Indians deported by Trump administration; 30 from Punjab – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A US military aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals was set to land in Amritsar on Wednesday amid Donald Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration. The identities of all deportees have been confirmed by the Indian authorities Amid the Donald Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to force illegal immigrants out of the US, a US military aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants …

US military flight deporting migrants to India, first since Donald Trump's return
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

US military flight deporting migrants to India, first since Donald Trump's return

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The US has begun deporting Indian migrants who entered the country illegally. This marks the first such instance of the US deporting Indian migrants since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. A US military C-17 cargo plane was reportedly carrying the first group of deported Indian migrants. Asked about the deportation of illegal migrants to India, a …

US deports 205 illegal Indian migrants, military plane on way to Amritsar: Sources
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

US deports 205 illegal Indian migrants, military plane on way to Amritsar: Sources

India Today  

A United States military flight carrying 205 illegal Indian migrants departed for Punjab's Amritsar on Monday as the Donald Trump administration intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigrants, sources said. While the US Embassy declined to confirm the development, a spokesperson said that the United States was vigorously enforcing its border, tightening immigration laws, and removing illegal migrants. Approximately 725,000 illegal …

Trump begins mass deportation: How many Indians will be impacted?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump begins mass deportation: How many Indians will be impacted?

India Today  

United States President Donald Trump has started acting on the promises he made during his election campaign - with a mass deportation of illegal immigrants to different countries, including India, currently underway. On Tuesday, a US military plane began deporting Indian migrants, implementing Trump's hardline stance against an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants in America. After a call with Prime …

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk amid Trump’s crackdown; what happens to them now?
2 months ago

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk amid Trump’s crackdown; what happens to them now?

Live Mint  

Among the illegal migrants in the US, Indians ranked third after Mexico and El Salvador, according to an analysis by Pew Research Center for the 2019-22 period. The growing number of illegal immigrants has gained significant attention after the US President signed an executive order and began a crackdown on illegal immigrants. There has been a significant growth in illegal …

India may bring back 18,000 illegal immigrants in the US. What about the thousands of others?
2 months, 1 week ago

India may bring back 18,000 illegal immigrants in the US. What about the thousands of others?

Firstpost  

India is reportedly planning to take back 18,000 illegal immigrants in the US amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration. While the total number is unclear, some 220,000 ‘unauthorised’ Indian immigrants were living in America as of 2022, according to the Department of Homeland Security Migrants seeking asylum in the US mostly from India are transported by the US border …

18,000 Indians living in US to be brought back to placate Trump: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

18,000 Indians living in US to be brought back to placate Trump: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to appease the new Trump administration in the United States and show willingness to cooperate with crackdown on illegal immigrants in the US, India is planning to repatriate its citizens living illegally in the US. This comes amid Trump’s efforts to deliver on his promise of restricting immigration in the US and to deport all those living …

India Ready To Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US As Trump Begins Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

India Ready To Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US As Trump Begins Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants: Report

ABP News  

The Indian government is prepared to work with the newly elected Donald Trump government in the US to identify and take back around 18,000 citizens, who illegally entered the country, a Bloomberg report has said. The report also said that any delay in taking back illegal immigrants could adversely hit India's labour and mobility agreements with other countries. Donald Trump, …

India Set to Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US to Placate Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

India Set to Take Back 18,000 Citizens From US to Placate Trump

Live Mint  

-- India’s government is prepared to work with Donald Trump’s administration to identify and take back all its citizens residing illegally in the US, an early signal from New Delhi that it’s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war. The two countries have together identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants in the US to …

1,500 Indians deported from US in FY24 as Biden outdoes Trump in mass deportations
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Almost 18,000 Indians likely to be deported from US: Here's other countries that face risk
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3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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 …

Surge in illegal immigration by Indians at US-Canada border, over 40,000 caught this year
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4 months ago

Surge in illegal immigration by Indians at US-Canada border, over 40,000 caught this year

Hindustan Times  

Even as it has become a major bilateral issue between the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the border between Canada and the United States has seen a surge in illegal immigration by Indian nationals into America in recent years. There has been an appreciable increase this year, with 43,764 Indians, close …

An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common
4 months, 2 weeks ago

An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common

New Indian Express  

Jagdish Patel, 39, grew up in Dingucha. In India, investigating officer Dilip Thakor said media attention had led to the arrest of three men in the Patel case, but hundreds of such cases don't even reach the courts. U.S. prosecutors allege Patel and Shand were part of a sprawling operation, with people to scout for business in India, acquire Canadian …

Illegal, uncared for: The other Indian Americans
1 year, 3 months ago

Illegal, uncared for: The other Indian Americans

Hindustan Times  

In the grand tapestry of American immigration, the story of Indian Americans usually unfolds as a tale of triumph and success. The phrase “model minority” encapsulates that Indian Americans have achieved success, embody the American dream and contribute positively to the nation’s socio-economic fabric. However, beneath the veneer of the Indian American success story lies the untold story of a …

US Authorities Encountered with Over 2 Lakh Illegal Indian Immigrants in Last 5 Years: Data
1 year, 3 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Data | Sharp rise in Indians illegally crossing U.S. northern border from Canada
1 year, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months 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 …

American Dream? 149,000 Indians Tried to Enter US Illegally between 2019 and 2023
1 year, 11 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 …

High time for India and US to tighten laws to stem illegal immigration, punish human traffickers
3 years, 1 month 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 …

United States to deport 161 Indian nationals this week
4 years, 10 months ago

United States to deport 161 Indian nationals this week

Hindustan Times  

The United States this week will deport 161 Indian nationals, most of whom had entered the country from its southern border with Mexico and have exhausted all legal options. North American Punjabi Association said among the 161 to be deported to India, three are women. According to Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director, North American Punjabi Association, they are from among …

U.S. to deport 161 Indians this week
4 years, 10 months ago

U.S. to deport 161 Indians this week

The Hindu  

The United States this week will deport 161 Indian nationals, most of whom had entered the country from its southern border with Mexico and have exhausted all legal options. According to Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director, North American Punjabi Association, they are from among the 1,739 Indians languishing in 95 jails across the US. The fate of the remaining Indians …

Nearly 10,000 Indians detained in US in 2018 in removal operations
5 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 10,000 Indians detained in US in 2018 in removal operations

India TV News  

Nearly 10,000 Indians were detained in the US in 2018 by law enforcement agencies as part of their operations to identify and remove aliens who present a danger to national security or are a risk to public safety, according to a government report. According to the report titled “Immigration Enforcement: Arrests, Detentions, and Removals, and Issues Related to Selected Populations” …

Over 22K Indians seek asylum in US since 2014: Official data
5 years, 5 months ago

Over 22K Indians seek asylum in US since 2014: Official data

India TV News  

Over 22,000 Indians, including nearly 7,000 women, have applied for asylum in the US since 2014, according to the latest official figures. The reason behind Indians seeking asylum in the US can be "unemployment or intolerance or both in India", Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director of North American Punjabi Association, said in a statement. As many as 22,371 Indians have …

Over 20,000 Indian nationals have sought political asylum in US since 2014
6 years, 3 months ago

Over 20,000 Indian nationals have sought political asylum in US since 2014

India TV News  

According to the latest figures, over 20,000 Indian nationals, mostly men, have sought asylum in the US since 2014. Of these only 296 were women, revealed information provided by the US Department of Homeland Security to the North American Punjabi Association, which has been working among illegal immigrants from Punjab. As per the information obtained by the NAPA from Department …

Nearly 2,400 Indians lodged in US jails for illegally crossing border, says report
6 years, 4 months ago

Nearly 2,400 Indians lodged in US jails for illegally crossing border, says report

India Today  

Nearly 2,400 Indians are languishing in numerous American jails for illegally crossing the US border to seek asylum in the country, according to the latest figures. Over 2,380 Indians are lodged across 86 jails in the US, as per North American Punjabi Association through Freedom of Information Act. According to figures as of October 10, a total of 377 Indian …

Over 21,000 Indians overstayed in US in 2017; no record of 12,498 visitors leaving America, says Homeland Security report
6 years, 7 months ago

Over 21,000 Indians overstayed in US in 2017; no record of 12,498 visitors leaving America, says Homeland Security report

Firstpost  

The Department of Homeland Security in its latest annual report released on Monday said that in 2017, more than 10.7 lakh Indians visited the United States on the popular B-1, B-2 visas, which is issued to those who come to the US for business, visit or tourism purposes. Washington: In the year 2017, more than 21,000 Indians who were supposed …

For over 5 lakh Indians in the U.S., the clock is ticking
6 years, 9 months ago

For over 5 lakh Indians in the U.S., the clock is ticking

The Hindu  

Sukhpal Dhanoa, a Sikh community activist based in Virginia, got an unexpected call from an acquaintance in Punjab one day. A similar process would be difficult now, as Mr. Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy on unauthorised presence in America focusses on detaining people if they are picked up without documents. “The fastest growing undocumented population since 2011 by country of origin …

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