US Deportations: Over 4,800 Indians Sent Back Since 2025, MEA Reports

The Ministry of External Affairs has reported that since 2025, the US has deported 4,840 Indian nationals, with 1,273 deported in just the first half of 2026. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the ongoing collaboration with various governments to manage deportation issues, emphasizing the importance of verifying nationality before facilitating returns. This trend is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration. Read on to learn more about the implications of these deportations and India's response.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 21:31 IST

Significant Deportation Figures Released by MEA

New Delhi: According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the United States has deported a total of 4,840 Indian nationals since 2025, with 1,273 deportations occurring between January and July of this year.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided these figures during a media briefing on Friday, stating, "From January 1 to the present date in 2026, 1,273 Indians have been sent back from the US. In the previous year, 3,567 Indian nationals faced similar deportations."

In response to inquiries, Jaiswal emphasized that India is collaborating with various governments to address deportation matters.

"Whenever such cases are brought to our attention, we ensure thorough verification to confirm the nationality of the individual being deported," he explained.

"Only after we are completely assured of their Indian nationality do we proceed with facilitating their return to India," he added.

This trend of deportations aligns with the Trump administration's intensified efforts to address illegal immigration in the United States.