Indian Government Plans to Repatriate 18,000 Illegal Immigrants from the U.S.
The Indian government works with US authorities to return undocumented Indian nationals, with the goal of enhancing bilateral relations and safeguarding legal immigration routes.
The Indian government has identified 18,000 undocumented Indian immigrants in the United States, planning to repatriate them to alleviate tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration.
According to sources, this initiative is part of a wider strategy to collaborate with the US in managing illegal immigration and securing legal immigration channels, particularly the crucial H-1B visa program for Indian skilled workers.
The cooperation aims to show India's willingness to work with the Trump administration and avert potential trade conflicts, following Trump's threats of imposing trade tariffs on India.
While the Indian government has not confirmed the specific number, reports indicate the actual number of undocumented Indian nationals is likely much higher, with Pew Research Center estimates suggesting it is 725,000.
In the past year, over 1,000 Indian nationals have been sent back, with deportations ongoing, including an October flight that returned more than 100 individuals.
Although deportations are a major focus, India continues to emphasize protecting legal migration avenues, especially for workers in fields like technology and engineering dependent on the H-1B visa.
The relationship between India and the US is seen as strengthening, with India striving to balance cooperation with the US while preserving its domestic priorities.
According to sources, this initiative is part of a wider strategy to collaborate with the US in managing illegal immigration and securing legal immigration channels, particularly the crucial H-1B visa program for Indian skilled workers.
The cooperation aims to show India's willingness to work with the Trump administration and avert potential trade conflicts, following Trump's threats of imposing trade tariffs on India.
While the Indian government has not confirmed the specific number, reports indicate the actual number of undocumented Indian nationals is likely much higher, with Pew Research Center estimates suggesting it is 725,000.
In the past year, over 1,000 Indian nationals have been sent back, with deportations ongoing, including an October flight that returned more than 100 individuals.
Although deportations are a major focus, India continues to emphasize protecting legal migration avenues, especially for workers in fields like technology and engineering dependent on the H-1B visa.
The relationship between India and the US is seen as strengthening, with India striving to balance cooperation with the US while preserving its domestic priorities.
