Overview
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reported more than 2,790 Indians without legal status in the United States have been sent back since January 2025, based on figures current to October 29.
- Jaiswal said India accepts deportees only after confirming identity and citizenship through consular checks.
- Around 100 Indian nationals have been deported from the United Kingdom this year following the same verification process, according to the MEA.
- U.S. officials cite Department of Homeland Security data showing over 527,000 deportations since President Trump returned to office and more than 2 million people leaving the country, including about 1.6 million voluntary departures.
- Mint reports a one-time $100,000 H‑1B fee described by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, reflecting additional policy measures affecting foreign workers.