Indians Deported from U.S. Hit 3,258 in 2025, a 16-Year High

India saw 3,258 citizens deported from the United States in 2025, the highest tally since 2009, underscoring intensified immigration enforcement and ICE charter removals. Officials link the rise to stricter border controls, asylum denials, and faster case processing. The closely watched trend could affect visa applicants, travel plans, and bilateral migration discussions in the months ahead for students and workers.