InternationalSunday, 7 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
1,076 Indians deported from the US in 2026: key figures, trends and diplomatic response
India said 1,076 Indians were deported from the US so far in 2026, amid a wider crackdown on illegal immigration.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the Indian government said 1,076 Indians had been deported from the United States, while in 2025 the figure stood at 3,567, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in New Delhi.
Key specifics
- 2026 deportation count from the US: 1,076 Indians.
- 2025 deportation count from the US: 3,567 Indians.
- Last year, more than 2 lakh people were deported from the US, as stated in the report.
- 30 Indians working as truck drivers were recently arrested in the US for illegal stay.
- The US crackdown intensified after Donald Trump took office in January 2025, according to the report.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: India-US migration issue, deportation numbers, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 2025 and 2026 counts; TNPSC may ask the year-wise deportation figures and India’s diplomatic response.