NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Washington, DC, February 5, 2025: More than 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the United States in 2025, according to data shared by the Indian government in Parliament.
In a written reply tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said the deportations involved individuals who overstayed their visas, violated immigration rules, or entered the United States illegally.
The government said a majority of these deportations were processed through the Indian Embassy and consulates in the U.S., with most cases handled by the mission in Washington, D.C., up to mid-December 2025. Smaller numbers were managed by Indian consulates in cities such as New York, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Officials noted that the deportations reflect tighter immigration enforcement by U.S. authorities during the year. The External Affairs Ministry said India remains in regular contact with U.S. officials to ensure that deportations are carried out in a humane manner, particularly in cases involving women and children.
The government also told lawmakers that it is examining the role of illegal recruitment agents, human trafficking networks, and fraudulent job schemes that may be encouraging irregular migration, leading to deportation and hardship for affected individuals.
While the United States accounted for a significant number of removals, the ministry pointed out that Indians were deported from multiple countries in 2025, with some West Asian nations reporting even higher numbers than the U.S.
The issue has drawn renewed attention amid growing concern among Indian families about immigration compliance and the consequences of visa overstays, as New Delhi continues diplomatic engagement with Washington on migration and consular matters.
