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US Embassy in India Threatens Travel Bans Over Illegal Immigration Facilitation

The administration has imposed visa restrictions on foreign officials suspected of facilitating human-smuggling into the United States.

The US Embassy on June 10 had also issued a statement, saying, the United States continues to welcome legitimate travellers to the country.
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Overview

  • On June 16, the US Embassy in India posted on X that it will not tolerate individuals or networks facilitating mass illegal migration to the United States.
  • The Trump administration has designated several criminal cartels involved in migrant smuggling as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to bolster enforcement powers.
  • Hundreds of undocumented Indian nationals have been deported this year, including three February flights carrying over 300 individuals.
  • Foreign governments that fail to repatriate their citizens face broad restrictions on entry for their nationals to the United States.
  • Escalated enforcement in Los Angeles has led to the deployment of National Guard troops and US Marines to maintain order during protests.