Illegal Immigration by Indian Nationals at US-Canada Border Surges to Record Levels

Over 43,000 Indian nationals attempted illegal crossings in fiscal 2024, prompting renewed focus on border security by the incoming Trump administration and Canadian government.

• Indian nationals accounted for 22% of all illegal crossings at the US-Canada border in fiscal 2024, with 43,764 apprehended by US border authorities.
• The number of Indian nationals attempting illegal crossings has sharply increased over the past three years, rising from 17,331 in 2022 to nearly 44,000 in 2024.
• Experts attribute this trend to shorter Canadian visa processing times and a less fortified US-Canada border compared to the southern border with Mexico.
• President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed border security during a recent meeting, alongside trade and energy issues.
• The rise in Indian migration through Canada is linked to economic motives, with many migrants originating from Punjab and seeking asylum in the US at high rates.

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