Since January 20, 2025, the United States has deported 1,563 Indian nationals, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Earlier this year, in late May, the MEA confirmed that 1,080 Indian nationals had been deported from the U.S. since January 2025, with 62% having returned on commercial flights. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that there is close cooperation between India and the United States on migration issues, particularly regarding the deportation of Indian nationals who are either in the U.S. illegally or who traveled there illegally. The MEA has stated that they take back deported individuals once they receive the necessary details about them.

In early April 2025, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, told Lok Sabha that 682 Indians had been deported from the U.S. since January 2025, most of whom had attempted to enter the country illegally. The government is providing assistance to the affected citizens and is collaborating with the U.S. to ensure secure mobility and address illegal immigration. Investigations are ongoing against illegal immigration agents in India based on the testimonies of the deportees.

In late June 2025, data issued by the MEA stated that a total of 1,330 Indian nationals had been deported from the U.S. between January 20 and June 25. This number included six individuals from Telangana. The data indicated that 682 nationals were deported between January 20 and April 4, while 648 were deported between April 5 and June 25. Punjab had the highest number of deportees, with 277 people deported between January 20 and April 4, which was over 40 percent of the total.

The MEA has also addressed reports regarding updated U.S. government guidance on Student and Exchange Visitor visa applicants, emphasizing that the welfare of Indian students abroad remains a top priority and that India will continue to monitor developments closely. While visa issuance is a sovereign function, the MEA hopes that Indian students' applications will be considered on merit, allowing them to join their academic programs on time.

Concerns have arisen regarding changes to U.S. visa policies. A directive from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered embassies to halt new student visa interviews as stricter social media vetting rules are being prepared. This directive applies to all F, M, and J category visa appointments.