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1563 Indians deported since Trump's second term: MEA
According to the MEA, 636 deportations occurred by March 2025 alone, with 240 individuals arriving on commercial flights.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 17, Jul 2025
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal / MEA
A total of 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States since President Donald Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
“Since 20 January of this year, till yesterday, some 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States so far. Most of these Indian nationals have come by commercial flight,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on July 17 at a weekly press briefing.
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According to the MEA, 636 deportations occurred by March 2025 alone, with 240 individuals arriving on commercial flights. The rising number of deportations coincides with stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed recently, allocated $6 billion toward enhanced border surveillance, biometric tracking, and digital vetting of visa applicants. Visa categories such as F, M, and J are now subjected to mandatory reviews of applicants’ social media activity, with increased scrutiny leading to revocations and denials—even for previously approved candidates.
Several Indian students and workers have been impacted by these measures. Earlier this year, the U.S. Embassy in India issued a warning against unauthorized immigration facilitators after multiple reports of Indian nationals being detained at airports or attempting irregular entry into the U.S.
Jaiswal added that Indian authorities remain in touch with their U.S. counterparts regarding the handling of deportees and are closely monitoring cases. The MEA has also urged Indian citizens to follow immigration laws and avoid relying on unverified travel agents.
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