In a bid to mitigate pressures from the Trump administration, the Indian government has identified 18,000 undocumented Indian immigrants in the US for potential deportation. This collaboration with US officials reflects an effort to maintain strong bilateral relations and ensure the protection of legal immigration avenues for Indian citizens. Despite these efforts, estimates suggest a much larger undocumented population of around 725,000 Indians in the US. The Indian government aims to deter illegal immigration while fostering legal pathways to the US amidst threats of trade tariffs from Trump.
The Indian government has identified 18,000 undocumented immigrants in the US for repatriation to appease the Trump administration while safeguarding legal immigration for its citizens.
Amid rising pressure from Trump's administration, India is collaborating with US authorities to address illegal immigration, aiming to protect its legal migration opportunities.
According to the Pew Research Center, 725,000 undocumented Indian immigrants live in the US, making it the third largest group behind Mexico and El Salvador.
India's ministry of external affairs affirmed that it is engaged in a process with the US to deter illegal migration, creating more opportunities for legal migration.
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