Archive · 9 Aug 2025
US Deported 1,700+ Indians, Raising Concerns for India
The US has sent back over 1,700 Indians since the beginning of the year, and India's government is not happy about it.
They are worried about how these people were treated and how long it is taking for students to get visas.
Most of the people sent back came from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat.
The US is now taking extra steps to check student visa applications, like looking at their social media.
The Indian government is trying to work with the US to make the process easier for students and professionals who want to go to the US.
The US deported over 1,700 Indian nationals between January and July.
The Indian government expressed concerns about the treatment of deportees.
Significant numbers of deportees came from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat.
Indian students have reported delays in obtaining US student visas.
The US is increasing vetting procedures for student visas.
- Who
- The US government and Indian nationals.
- What
- The US deported over 1,700 Indian nationals, and students are facing visa delays.
- When
- Between January 20 and July 22.
- Where
- United States and India.
- Why
- The US is increasing vetting procedures, and the Indian government is addressing concerns about deportee treatment and visa delays.
Indian Government Concerns
US Response
Treatment of Deportees
Indian Government Concerns
Concerned over treatment of deportees, including use of shackles and cultural/religious insensitivity.
US Response
N/A
Visa Delays
Indian Government Concerns
Student visa delays impacting those seeking education in the US.
US Response
N/A
- Total Deportees
- 1,703
- Deportation Period
- Jan 20 - Jul 22
- Deportees via Commercial Flights
- 767
- Deportees via DHS charter
- 300
- Deportees from Punjab
- 620