With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office next month, the United States is moving toward enforcing stricter immigration policies. Recent data from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicates that 18,000 undocumented Indians are among the 1.45 million individuals at risk of deportation. &nbsp;

<h2>India among the top countries for undocumented immigration &nbsp;</h2>

India ranks third in the US for its undocumented immigrant population, with approximately 725,000 individuals residing illegally, according to the Pew Research Center. Mexico and El Salvador take the top two spots, reflecting the scale of unauthorised immigration. &nbsp;

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<h2>Deportations already underway &nbsp;</h2>

On October 22, the US in collaboration with the Indian government, deported a group of undocumented Indians using a chartered flight. The operation marks a concerted effort to manage the growing population of illegal immigrants. &nbsp;

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<h2>Challenges in legalisation &nbsp;</h2>

Many undocumented Indians are seeking to legalise their status, though the path remains fraught with challenges. Over the past three financial years, an average of 90,000 Indians were caught attempting to cross into the US illegally, highlighting the ongoing desperation among migrants. &nbsp;

<h2>India labelled "Uncooperative"</h2>

ICE has categorised India as "uncooperative" due to delays in confirming the citizenship of individuals facing deportation. The US expects timely action from foreign governments, including interviews, document issuance and acceptance of deportees via commercial or chartered flights. &nbsp;

In a statement, ICE said, "Currently, ICE considers 15 countries to be uncooperative -- India, Bhutan, Burma, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iran, Laos, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Russia, Somalia and Venezuela."&nbsp;

Honduras leads the list of undocumented immigrants in the US, with 261,651 individuals, followed by Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador. India’s significant presence underscores its role in the broader challenge of illegal immigration in the US. &nbsp;

With Trump’s administration prioritising border security and deportation, undocumented Indians face growing uncertainty, as policies become increasingly stringent.

(With inputs from agencies)

With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office next month, the United States is moving toward enforcing stricter immigration policies. Recent data from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicates that 18,000 undocumented Indians are among the 1.

With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office next month, the United States is moving toward enforcing stricter immigration policies. Recent data from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicates that 18,000 undocumented Indians are among the 1.45 million individuals at risk of deportation. India among the top countries for undocumented immigration India ranks third in the US for its undocumented immigrant population, with approximately 725,000 individuals residing illegally, according to the Pew Research Center. Mexico and El Salvador take the top two spots, reflecting the scale of unauthorised immigration. Also read | Trump pledges to scrap daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs Deportations already underway On October 22, the US in collaboration with the Indian government, deported a group of undocumented Indians using a chartered flight. The operation marks a concerted effort to manage the growing population of illegal immigrants. Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' Challenges in legalisation Many undocumented Indians are seeking to legalise their status, though the path remains fraught with challenges. Over the past three financial years, an average of 90,000 Indians were caught attempting to cross into the US illegally, highlighting the ongoing desperation among migrants. India labelled "Uncooperative" ICE has categorised India as "uncooperative" due to delays in confirming the citizenship of individuals facing deportation. The US expects timely action from foreign governments, including interviews, document issuance and acceptance of deportees via commercial or chartered flights. In a statement, ICE said, "Currently, ICE considers 15 countries to be uncooperative -- India, Bhutan, Burma, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iran, Laos, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Russia, Somalia and Venezuela." Honduras leads the list of undocumented immigrants in the US, with 261,651 individuals, followed by Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador. India’s significant presence underscores its role in the broader challenge of illegal immigration in the US. With Trump’s administration prioritising border security and deportation, undocumented Indians face growing uncertainty, as policies become increasingly stringent. (With inputs from agencies)

18,000 Indians at risk of deportation under Trump administration

Over 50,000 Indians were granted the American citizenship in 2017, four thousand more than the previous year, according to the latest official report.

The Department of Homeland Security in its latest annual immigration report said that in 2017, as many as 50,802 Indians took citizenship of the United States.

This is four thousand more than 2016's figure of 46,188 Indian naturalizations and eight thousand more than 42,213 Indian citizenship in 2015.

In all, 707,265 foreign nationals took the oath of American citizenship in 2017, as against 753,060 in 2016 and 730,259 in 2015.

Mexico with 118,559 citizenships topped the list among all foreign nationals.

India was a distant second, followed by China (37,674); the Philippines (36,828); Dominican Republic (29,734); Cuba (25,961).

Figures indicated that more females (396,234) took American citizenship than male (310,987).

The report indicates that as many as 12,000 newly naturalized American citizens from India settled in California, followed by New Jersey (5,900), and Texas about 3,700.

More than 7,100 naturalized Americans lived in the regions of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

Over 50,000 Indians were granted the American citizenship in 2017, four thousand more than the previous year, according to the latest official report. The Department of Homeland Security in its latest annual immigration report said that in 2017, as many as 50,802 Indians took citizenship of the United States.

Over 50,000 Indians were granted the American citizenship in 2017, four thousand more than the previous year, according to the latest official report. The Department of Homeland Security in its latest annual immigration report said that in 2017, as many as 50,802 Indians took citizenship of the United States. This is four thousand more than 2016's figure of 46,188 Indian naturalizations and eight thousand more than 42,213 Indian citizenship in 2015. In all, 707,265 foreign nationals took the oath of American citizenship in 2017, as against 753,060 in 2016 and 730,259 in 2015. Mexico with 118,559 citizenships topped the list among all foreign nationals. India was a distant second, followed by China (37,674); the Philippines (36,828); Dominican Republic (29,734); Cuba (25,961). Figures indicated that more females (396,234) took American citizenship than male (310,987). The report indicates that as many as 12,000 newly naturalized American citizens from India settled in California, followed by New Jersey (5,900), and Texas about 3,700. More than 7,100 naturalized Americans lived in the regions of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

50,000 Indians took US citizenship in 2017: Official report

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