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US imposes visa bans on India travel agents for facilitating illegal migration

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that it was imposing visa restrictions on owners and other staff at India-based travel agencies that it says knowingly facilitate illegal migration to the United States.

An unspecified number of unnamed people linked to travel agencies in India were being hit with visa bans under the Immigration and Nationality Act based on information gathered by the U.S. mission to India, department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

Washington often issues visa bans without publishing the names of those targeted.

"We will continue to take steps to impose visa restrictions against owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies to cut off alien smuggling networks," Bruce said, without detailing how the travel agents had facilitated illegal migration.

The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country.

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has repeatedly posted on its social media sites warning for Indian nationals visiting the United States not to overstay their authorized period of stay in the country, warning they will face deportation and a permanent ban from entering the country for doing so.


 
Cricket Warrior said:
US imposes visa bans on India travel agents for facilitating illegal migration

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that it was imposing visa restrictions on owners and other staff at India-based travel agencies that it says knowingly facilitate illegal migration to the United States.

An unspecified number of unnamed people linked to travel agencies in India were being hit with visa bans under the Immigration and Nationality Act based on information gathered by the U.S. mission to India, department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

Washington often issues visa bans without publishing the names of those targeted.

"We will continue to take steps to impose visa restrictions against owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies to cut off alien smuggling networks," Bruce said, without detailing how the travel agents had facilitated illegal migration.

The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country.

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has repeatedly posted on its social media sites warning for Indian nationals visiting the United States not to overstay their authorized period of stay in the country, warning they will face deportation and a permanent ban from entering the country for doing so.


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Great news. :inti

There are over 700K illegal Indians in USA (probably way more).
 
Cricket Warrior said:
US imposes visa bans on India travel agents for facilitating illegal migration

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that it was imposing visa restrictions on owners and other staff at India-based travel agencies that it says knowingly facilitate illegal migration to the United States.

An unspecified number of unnamed people linked to travel agencies in India were being hit with visa bans under the Immigration and Nationality Act based on information gathered by the U.S. mission to India, department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

Washington often issues visa bans without publishing the names of those targeted.

"We will continue to take steps to impose visa restrictions against owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies to cut off alien smuggling networks," Bruce said, without detailing how the travel agents had facilitated illegal migration.

The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country.

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has repeatedly posted on its social media sites warning for Indian nationals visiting the United States not to overstay their authorized period of stay in the country, warning they will face deportation and a permanent ban from entering the country for doing so.


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India getting thrown left right and center by their favorite TRUMPPPPP......
 
Cricket Warrior said:
US imposes visa bans on India travel agents for facilitating illegal migration

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that it was imposing visa restrictions on owners and other staff at India-based travel agencies that it says knowingly facilitate illegal migration to the United States.

An unspecified number of unnamed people linked to travel agencies in India were being hit with visa bans under the Immigration and Nationality Act based on information gathered by the U.S. mission to India, department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

Washington often issues visa bans without publishing the names of those targeted.

"We will continue to take steps to impose visa restrictions against owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies to cut off alien smuggling networks," Bruce said, without detailing how the travel agents had facilitated illegal migration.

The move comes amid President Donald Trump's broad crackdown on migration to the United States and efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the country.

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has repeatedly posted on its social media sites warning for Indian nationals visiting the United States not to overstay their authorized period of stay in the country, warning they will face deportation and a permanent ban from entering the country for doing so.


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Great news.
 
Cos the cult got their backsides handed to them on an Emerald coated plate.

No Indian would ever want to live in India especially when not knowing whose the father and whose the mother.

The lies they have been fed but not a single choora cult member has the sand to admit it.

Always remember folks, there are more than often worse people than you in life, so next time you think you've had a bad day - spare a thought and toilet paper for the cult.
 
Indians always act like that India is a great country that is on par with Western superpowers like the UK and, USA. Then why are Indians so desperate to go to these countries? If India is such a great country, why leave it?

The reality is that India is a third-world country and Indians know it deep down. They are just deluding themselves into believing that India is some world superpower.
 
The_KING said:
Indians always act like that India is a great country that is on par with Western superpowers like the UK and, USA. Then why are Indians so desperate to go to these countries? If India is such a great country, why leave it?

The reality is that India is a third-world country and Indians know it deep down. They are just deluding themselves into believing that India is some world superpower.
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What I don't understand is this chronic case of Stockholm syndrome.

Indians have never stopped cursing the British, yet are desperate to live and be ruled by the very people who ruled India.

It could be the Florence Nightingale effect too - where the victim falls in love with brutal rulers because they've never experienced anything else - 1st love.
 
Indian student pinned to ground at US airport, handcuffed, deported

An Indian student was handcuffed, pinned to the ground at an airport in the US and deported back to India, a social media user who shared videos and pictures from the incident claimed.

"I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy," he wrote on X.

According to social media user Kunal Jain, a social entrepreneur, the student was speaking in Haryanvi, insisting that he wasn’t crazy, but the authorities were trying to make him look that way.

"These children get their visas and get on a flight in the morning. For some reason, they are unable to explain the reason for their visit to the immigration authorities and are sent back in the evening flight tied up like criminals. Every day 3-4 such cases are happening. There have been more such cases in the last few days," Jain said.

Jain urged Indian embassy in US and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter. "Someone needs to find out what’s going on with him at New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented," he wrote.


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Viral video: Indian student pinned to ground at US airport, handcuffed, deported

A social media user shared pictures and videos of an Indian student being deported by US authorities.
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Cricket Warrior said:
Indian student pinned to ground at US airport, handcuffed, deported

An Indian student was handcuffed, pinned to the ground at an airport in the US and deported back to India, a social media user who shared videos and pictures from the incident claimed.

"I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy," he wrote on X.

According to social media user Kunal Jain, a social entrepreneur, the student was speaking in Haryanvi, insisting that he wasn’t crazy, but the authorities were trying to make him look that way.

"These children get their visas and get on a flight in the morning. For some reason, they are unable to explain the reason for their visit to the immigration authorities and are sent back in the evening flight tied up like criminals. Every day 3-4 such cases are happening. There have been more such cases in the last few days," Jain said.

Jain urged Indian embassy in US and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter. "Someone needs to find out what’s going on with him at New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented," he wrote.


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Viral video: Indian student pinned to ground at US airport, handcuffed, deported

A social media user shared pictures and videos of an Indian student being deported by US authorities.
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Shocking

:kp
 
US revokes visas of Indian executives over alleged fentanyl trafficking

The US embassy in India has revoked and denied visas of some Indian business executives and corporate leaders over their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors.

Fentanyl precursors are chemicals used to produce a synthetic opioid that has been a leading cause of overdose deaths in the US.

The embassy said in a statement on Thursday that "these individuals and close family members may be ineligible for travel" to the US. It also said it would subject executives connected with companies known to have trafficked fentanyl precursors to heightened scrutiny if they applied for visas.

The embassy did not name those affected, but confirmed they were Indian nationals.

"The US embassy in New Delhi is committed to fighting illicit drug trafficking," said chargé d'affaires Jorgan Andrews. Those involved, and their families, may face "consequences that may include being denied access to the United States".

The US embassy said the action was taken "in furtherance to the Trump administration's efforts to keep Americans safe from dangerous synthetic narcotics" and was was legally backed by the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

It described stopping the flow of fentanyl and its precursors as a top priority and expressed gratitude to Indian officials for their "close cooperation to combat this shared challenge".

In January, the US Department of Justice said it had charged two India-based companies, Raxuter Chemicals and Athos Chemicals, along with Bhavesh Lathiya, a senior executive of Raxuter Chemicals, with conspiring to distribute and import fentanyl precursor. Mr Lathiya was arrested on 4 January.

In March, federal prosecutors in Washington also charged Vasudha Pharma Chem Ltd and three of its senior employees with illegally manufacturing and distributing fentanyl precursors, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said in a press statement.

In a statement to the US Congress this week, Trump named India among 23 major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries, while noting the list did not reflect governments' counter-drug efforts.

BBC
 
BouncerGuy said:
US revokes visas of Indian executives over alleged fentanyl trafficking

The US embassy in India has revoked and denied visas of some Indian business executives and corporate leaders over their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors.

Fentanyl precursors are chemicals used to produce a synthetic opioid that has been a leading cause of overdose deaths in the US.

The embassy said in a statement on Thursday that "these individuals and close family members may be ineligible for travel" to the US. It also said it would subject executives connected with companies known to have trafficked fentanyl precursors to heightened scrutiny if they applied for visas.

The embassy did not name those affected, but confirmed they were Indian nationals.

"The US embassy in New Delhi is committed to fighting illicit drug trafficking," said chargé d'affaires Jorgan Andrews. Those involved, and their families, may face "consequences that may include being denied access to the United States".

The US embassy said the action was taken "in furtherance to the Trump administration's efforts to keep Americans safe from dangerous synthetic narcotics" and was was legally backed by the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

It described stopping the flow of fentanyl and its precursors as a top priority and expressed gratitude to Indian officials for their "close cooperation to combat this shared challenge".

In January, the US Department of Justice said it had charged two India-based companies, Raxuter Chemicals and Athos Chemicals, along with Bhavesh Lathiya, a senior executive of Raxuter Chemicals, with conspiring to distribute and import fentanyl precursor. Mr Lathiya was arrested on 4 January.

In March, federal prosecutors in Washington also charged Vasudha Pharma Chem Ltd and three of its senior employees with illegally manufacturing and distributing fentanyl precursors, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said in a press statement.

In a statement to the US Congress this week, Trump named India among 23 major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries, while noting the list did not reflect governments' counter-drug efforts.

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More Indians = More crimes and more unethical activities. :inti

Countries should start to crack down.
 
sweep_shot said:
More Indians = More crimes and more unethical activities. :inti

Countries should start to crack down.
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The activity you are replying to , China India Pakistan are the countries that are put on a list for fentanyl issues among 23 countries
 

India-U.S.: Over 50 Indians Deported from US, Brought Back to India​




Most of these deportations videos do mention indians
 
finalfantasy7 said:

India-U.S.: Over 50 Indians Deported from US, Brought Back to India​




Most of these deportations videos do mention indians
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They look like they belong in India to be honest. The western world today doesn't want people coming these countries and turning them into copies of Dehli or Gujarat.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
They look like they belong in India to be honest. The western world today doesn't want people coming these countries and turning them into copies of Dehli or Gujarat.
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yeh, i live in the UK also like you,

however when do these westerners take these jobs which go to the foreigners


my local city council scrapeyard and city waste site has been run by the polish for around 20yrs now - they've done a wonderful job,


however the indian immigration to usa & canada does a another level to how they behave
 
finalfantasy7 said:
yeh, i live in the UK also like you,

however when do these westerners take these jobs which go to the foreigners


my local city council scrapeyard and city waste site has been run by the polish for around 20yrs now - they've done a wonderful job,


however the indian immigration to usa & canada does a another level to how they behave
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Westerners don't want to actually do the work, but they don't like seeing foreigners doing them either. It's what the whole MAGA campaign is built around, and our Indian posters have been big MAGA cheerleaders until the guns got turned on them.
 
lol the Final Fantasy lives and breathes India, even the Right wingers will be surprised how much news he knows,
 
JaDed said:
lol the Final Fantasy lives and breathes India, even the Right wingers will be surprised how much news he knows,
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unless your stating that the indian news articles i have listed above are incorrect?


considering you have always argued the case that thrs no indian problem
 
finalfantasy7 said:
LAPD released footage of shooting of Gurpreet Singh, where he seems to be performing gatka (traditional Sikh art form) in the middle of a road.He was shot dead after he refused to comply and tried to attack the cops

https://twitter.com/x/status/1961301984788570199
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He was with a sword in the middle of a road. Big mistake. :inti

He also charged at the police.

Police did a good job in neutralizing a potentially threatening situation.
 
sweep_shot said:
He was with a sword in the middle of a road. Big mistake. :inti

He also charged at the police.

Police did a good job in neutralizing a potentially threatening situation.
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Indeed the police did what they had to,


cant find any report showing if he had drugs in his system or he went a bit crazy
 
finalfantasy7 said:
unless your stating that the indian news articles i have listed above are incorrect?


considering you have always argued the case that thrs no indian problem
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I’m stating that no Indian consumes this much Indian news than someone in UK supposedly.. you even leave behind Indian uncles who have news on 24 7 at home..
Gurpreet’s news is from Aug..
 

Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy​



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Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy | USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction and sentencing of an Indian national, residing in New York, for staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy.
www.uscis.gov

Defendant staged armed robberies so that “victims” could apply for immigration benefits in exchange for thousands of dollars

BOSTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction and sentencing of an Indian national, residing in New York, for staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Rambhai Patel, 37, was sentenced to 20 months and eight days in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, and forfeiture of $850,000. Patel is subject to deportation upon completion of the imposed sentence. In May 2025, Patel pleaded guilty to on one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. In December 2023, Patel was charged along with co-conspirator Balwinder Singh.

Beginning in March 2023, Patel and Singh set up and carried out staged armed robberies of at least 18 convenience or liquor stores and fast-food restaurants across the United States, including at least five in Massachusetts. The purpose of the staged robberies was to allow the store clerks to claim that they were victims of a violent crime on an application for U nonimmigrant status (U visa). A U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and who have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

During the staged robberies, the “robber” would threaten store clerks and/or owners with an apparent firearm before taking cash from the register and fleeing, while the interaction was captured on store surveillance video. The clerks and/or owners would then wait five or more minutes until the “robber” had escaped before calling police to report the “crime.” The “victims” paid Patel to participate in the scheme. One purported victim paid $20,000 to participate as a victim in one of the staged armed robberies. In turn, Patel paid the store owners for the use of their stores for the staged robbery. Patel earned approximately $850,000 in the scheme, all of which he is required to forfeit as part of his sentence.

At least two purported victim co-conspirators submitted U Visa applications based on being victims of the staged armed robberies.

Singh pleaded guilty in May 2025, and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 24, 2025.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division Ted E. Docks. Valuable assistance in the investigation was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern District of New York and the Western District of Washington; FBI’s New York and Seattle Field Offices; USCIS; Massachusetts State Police; Worcester County District Attorney’s Office; and the Hingham, Marshfield, Randolph, Weymouth, Worcester, Upper Darby, (Pa.), West Pittston (Pa.), Louisville, (Ky.) and Bean Station (Tenn.) Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Elianna J. Nuzum and Jessica L. Soto of the Criminal Division are prosecuting the case.

Protecting the integrity of the immigration process is a priority for USCIS. To report suspected immigration benefit fraud or abuse to USCIS, please use the USCIS Tip Form.
 
Indian Man In The U.S. Gets 7.5 Years In Prison For Million-Dollar Scam| Indians In The U.S.



Sooooooo many crimes
 
finalfantasy7 said:
Indian Man In The U.S. Gets 7.5 Years In Prison For Million-Dollar Scam| Indians In The U.S.



Sooooooo many crimes
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I wouldn't be surprised if more than 50% of the financial frauds worldwide are done by Indians.

They are very addicted to money. They want to earn money even if it means doing things illegally/unethically. They don't mind being beghairats just to earn some extra bucks (biggest proof is how they play Pakistan even though they don't want to shake hands and do other dramas with Pakistan). :inti
 

Gujarati Men Arrested in U.S. Motel Scandal | Alabama Brothel​






Indian need to start to behave
 

3,258 Indians deported from U.S. in 2025, highest since 2009​





Jaishankar tells Rajya Sabha India has raised concerns over U.S. deportation policies and treatment of detainees​


Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that since January 2025, 3,258 Indian nationals have been deported by the United States, the highest figure for any year since 2009.


#IndianIllegalImmigrationinU.S
 

Inside the Illegal 'Dunki' Route Migrants Take From India To The US | Undercover Asia​





‘Dunki’, from the Punjabi word for ‘to hop’, has become shorthand for a vast underground migration route stitched across continents. From villages in India through the jungles of Latin America, it is a journey of stopovers, bribes, and dangerous border crossings, all aimed at one final destination: the United States or Europe.For those attempting the route, the stakes are brutal. Families mortgage land to pay agents. Migrants are packed into boats, ferried across crocodile-infested rivers, and pushed through forests controlled by armed gangs. Extortion, violence, and exploitation mark every step, and for many, the journey ends in death, deportation, or prison.This film uncovers how the ‘dunki’ network operates, and the cat-and-mouse game between agents who profit from keeping the routes running and the authorities who try to crack down.But as borders harden, the demand only grows, revealing the true cost of chasing the American dream.
 

US has deported 3,155 Indians in 2025 so far, up 130% from last year: Govt​



The United States has deported 3,155 Indian nationals in 2025 so far, as of November 21, the government informed Parliament on Friday, marking a sharp rise in removals amid an intensifying crackdown on illegal migration and visa overstays.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response, said that all deportations are carried out only after “unambiguous verification” of the individual’s Indian nationality. The ministry works in close coordination with US authorities throughout the deportation process, he added.

The disclosures came in response to a query on whether Indians entering the US through the so-called “donkey route” — an illegal migration pathway often involving multiple transit countries — were being deported in large numbers. While the government acknowledged the trend of illegal crossings, it clarified that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) does not maintain separate data on trafficking-linked or route-specific cases.

According to official data shared in Parliament, deportations have risen sharply over the last three years. Indian deportations from US jump five-fold in three years to 3,155 in 2025

In 2023, 617 Indian nationals were deported from the US. The number more than doubled to 1,368 in 2024, before surging to 3,155 in the current year till November 21.

The US typically deports foreign nationals who have entered the country illegally, overstayed their visa validity, are living without valid documentation, or have criminal convictions. The Indian government assists in travel documentation and identity confirmation once deportation orders are issued.

Migration experts say the steep rise reflects a combination of tougher border enforcement in North America, rising economic migration pressures, and the growing use of informal migration routes by aspirants unable to secure regular work or student visas. The data on deportations is likely to sharpen domestic debate around illegal migration networks, particularly from northern and western India, where agents allegedly facilitate dangerous, high-cost journeys into North America through informal routes. "Data relating to registration of cases of trafficking to other countries, including through 'donkey route', is not maintained by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Most of the foreign countries do not share details of Indian deportees," the MoS said in response to a separate query.

316 Indian prisoners in Kuwait
In another disclosure, the government said there are currently 316 Indian prisoners lodged in jails in Kuwait as of October 31, 2025, based on data shared by Kuwaiti authorities. The reasons for detention were not detailed.

The ministry also provided fresh data on outbound Haj pilgrimages. A total of 139,964 Indian pilgrims travelled for Haj in 2024, marginally higher than 139,429 in 2023, while only 56,634 pilgrims travelled in 2022, reflecting post-pandemic normalisation of travel volumes.

On India’s overseas diplomatic expansion, Singh said that one new mission was opened in Quito, Ecuador, in FY25, along with four new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles in the US, and Kazan and Yekaterinburg in Russia. The government continues to evaluate new missions based on strategic, trade, diaspora, and geopolitical considerations, he added.

“The objective of our foreign policy is to build a conducive environment for India’s growth and development through strong partnerships with friendly countries,” Singh said, noting that diplomatic expansion is guided by India’s overall strategic interest and availability of financial and human resources.
 
finalfantasy7 said:

US has deported 3,155 Indians in 2025 so far, up 130% from last year: Govt​



The United States has deported 3,155 Indian nationals in 2025 so far, as of November 21, the government informed Parliament on Friday, marking a sharp rise in removals amid an intensifying crackdown on illegal migration and visa overstays.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response, said that all deportations are carried out only after “unambiguous verification” of the individual’s Indian nationality. The ministry works in close coordination with US authorities throughout the deportation process, he added.

The disclosures came in response to a query on whether Indians entering the US through the so-called “donkey route” — an illegal migration pathway often involving multiple transit countries — were being deported in large numbers. While the government acknowledged the trend of illegal crossings, it clarified that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) does not maintain separate data on trafficking-linked or route-specific cases.

According to official data shared in Parliament, deportations have risen sharply over the last three years. Indian deportations from US jump five-fold in three years to 3,155 in 2025

In 2023, 617 Indian nationals were deported from the US. The number more than doubled to 1,368 in 2024, before surging to 3,155 in the current year till November 21.

The US typically deports foreign nationals who have entered the country illegally, overstayed their visa validity, are living without valid documentation, or have criminal convictions. The Indian government assists in travel documentation and identity confirmation once deportation orders are issued.

Migration experts say the steep rise reflects a combination of tougher border enforcement in North America, rising economic migration pressures, and the growing use of informal migration routes by aspirants unable to secure regular work or student visas. The data on deportations is likely to sharpen domestic debate around illegal migration networks, particularly from northern and western India, where agents allegedly facilitate dangerous, high-cost journeys into North America through informal routes. "Data relating to registration of cases of trafficking to other countries, including through 'donkey route', is not maintained by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Most of the foreign countries do not share details of Indian deportees," the MoS said in response to a separate query.

316 Indian prisoners in Kuwait
In another disclosure, the government said there are currently 316 Indian prisoners lodged in jails in Kuwait as of October 31, 2025, based on data shared by Kuwaiti authorities. The reasons for detention were not detailed.

The ministry also provided fresh data on outbound Haj pilgrimages. A total of 139,964 Indian pilgrims travelled for Haj in 2024, marginally higher than 139,429 in 2023, while only 56,634 pilgrims travelled in 2022, reflecting post-pandemic normalisation of travel volumes.

On India’s overseas diplomatic expansion, Singh said that one new mission was opened in Quito, Ecuador, in FY25, along with four new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles in the US, and Kazan and Yekaterinburg in Russia. The government continues to evaluate new missions based on strategic, trade, diaspora, and geopolitical considerations, he added.

“The objective of our foreign policy is to build a conducive environment for India’s growth and development through strong partnerships with friendly countries,” Singh said, noting that diplomatic expansion is guided by India’s overall strategic interest and availability of financial and human resources.
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This is great.

I think world is heading toward a new status quo where things will become less politically correct.
 
finalfantasy7 said:

Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy​



www.uscis.gov

Indian National Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy | USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction and sentencing of an Indian national, residing in New York, for staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy.
www.uscis.gov

Defendant staged armed robberies so that “victims” could apply for immigration benefits in exchange for thousands of dollars

BOSTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction and sentencing of an Indian national, residing in New York, for staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Rambhai Patel, 37, was sentenced to 20 months and eight days in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, and forfeiture of $850,000. Patel is subject to deportation upon completion of the imposed sentence. In May 2025, Patel pleaded guilty to on one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. In December 2023, Patel was charged along with co-conspirator Balwinder Singh.

Beginning in March 2023, Patel and Singh set up and carried out staged armed robberies of at least 18 convenience or liquor stores and fast-food restaurants across the United States, including at least five in Massachusetts. The purpose of the staged robberies was to allow the store clerks to claim that they were victims of a violent crime on an application for U nonimmigrant status (U visa). A U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and who have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

During the staged robberies, the “robber” would threaten store clerks and/or owners with an apparent firearm before taking cash from the register and fleeing, while the interaction was captured on store surveillance video. The clerks and/or owners would then wait five or more minutes until the “robber” had escaped before calling police to report the “crime.” The “victims” paid Patel to participate in the scheme. One purported victim paid $20,000 to participate as a victim in one of the staged armed robberies. In turn, Patel paid the store owners for the use of their stores for the staged robbery. Patel earned approximately $850,000 in the scheme, all of which he is required to forfeit as part of his sentence.

At least two purported victim co-conspirators submitted U Visa applications based on being victims of the staged armed robberies.

Singh pleaded guilty in May 2025, and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 24, 2025.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division Ted E. Docks. Valuable assistance in the investigation was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern District of New York and the Western District of Washington; FBI’s New York and Seattle Field Offices; USCIS; Massachusetts State Police; Worcester County District Attorney’s Office; and the Hingham, Marshfield, Randolph, Weymouth, Worcester, Upper Darby, (Pa.), West Pittston (Pa.), Louisville, (Ky.) and Bean Station (Tenn.) Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Elianna J. Nuzum and Jessica L. Soto of the Criminal Division are prosecuting the case.

Protecting the integrity of the immigration process is a priority for USCIS. To report suspected immigration benefit fraud or abuse to USCIS, please use the USCIS Tip Form.
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This came ro your feed too? USCIS 22 Aug?
 

Indians Abroad Reveal Why They Want To Never Return Back​






Why do many Indians living abroad refuse to return to India even after saving 5–6 crore rupees? A viral post by finance expert Swapnil Kommawar has reignited a big debate on work culture, peace of mind, and quality of life. In this video, we break down why NRIs choose stability abroad over emotional ties to India. Is it about money, or something deeper? Watch till the end and share your opinion. Subscribe to Times XP for global stories that matter to Indians everywhere.


Your thoughts???
@Rajdeep @cricketjoshila @Champ_Pal @JaDed @Devadwal @uppercut @Theanonymousone @straighttalk @Vikram1989 @RexRex @Varun @Romali_rotti @Bhaijaan @rickroll @Cover Drive Six
 
finalfantasy7 said:

Indians Abroad Reveal Why They Want To Never Return Back​






Why do many Indians living abroad refuse to return to India even after saving 5–6 crore rupees? A viral post by finance expert Swapnil Kommawar has reignited a big debate on work culture, peace of mind, and quality of life. In this video, we break down why NRIs choose stability abroad over emotional ties to India. Is it about money, or something deeper? Watch till the end and share your opinion. Subscribe to Times XP for global stories that matter to Indians everywhere.


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