One of the biggest dreams for many Indians is to immigrate to the United States. However, in recent times, some have been forced to take illegal routes to achieve that dream. With the U.S. under the leadership of President Donald Trump, a stricter stance on illegal immigration has led to significant changes.
Tightened Measures and Deportation Threats
Upon taking office, President Trump swiftly implemented tighter measures against illegal immigrants. In a Bloomberg report, unnamed sources revealed that 18,000 Indians have already been identified for deportation. However, the true number of Indians living in the U.S. without proper documentation remains unclear, potentially adding to the deportation figure.
Indians Are the Third-Largest Group of Illegal Immigrants in the U.S.
According to estimates from the Pew Research Center, Indians make up the third-largest population of illegal immigrants in the U.S., with approximately 725,000 individuals, trailing behind Mexico and El Salvador. This is despite Indians making up one of the largest diaspora communities in the country.
Legal Immigration: Indians Dominate the H-1B Visa Program
While illegal immigration is a concern, Indians also form a significant portion of legal immigration, especially through the H-1B visa program. In 2023 alone, Indians accounted for three-fourths of the 386,000 H-1B visas issued, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized roles. Yet, when it comes to illegal immigration, India is not among the leading countries, with the U.S. neighbors like Mexico and Venezuela ranking higher.
Deportation Orders: A Growing Concern
The figure of 18,000 Indians slated for deportation aligns with data shared by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In November 2024, ICE revealed that 17,940 Indians were part of the 1.45 million individuals targeted for deportation, including those with final orders of removal who are awaiting deportation.
India’s Rank Among Asian Countries for Undocumented Immigrants
India currently ranks 13th among Asian countries for contributing to the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., with China topping the list at 37,908 individuals.
Trump’s Executive Orders: Impact on Immigration
At the start of his second term, President Trump made waves with a series of executive orders, one of which sought to revoke birthright citizenship—the automatic citizenship granted to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. Under the order titled Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship, Trump specified that those born in the U.S. but “not subject to the jurisdiction thereof” would not receive automatic citizenship.
As the situation evolves, the future of illegal immigrants, including those from India, remains uncertain as the U.S. government continues to implement stricter immigration policies.
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