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The United States has deported a number of Indian nationals who were in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed on Friday (October 26, 2024). The ministry did not say how many people were on the flight.
DHS conducted this operation through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 22, according to a DHS statement.
“This week’s flights demonstrate the ministry’s continued commitment to pursue sustained cooperation with the Government of India and other international partners to jointly work to reduce and deter illegal migration and combat human smuggling,” the ministry said in a statement. ” he pointed out.
DHS enforces America’s immigration laws and takes action against individuals who enter the United States illegally. This includes expediting the deportation of people who have no legal basis to be in the United States, while encouraging the use of legal channels. According to DHS, encounters between U.S. ports of entry along the Southwest border have decreased by 55% since June 2024, when the Securing the Border Presidential Proclamation and accompanying Interim Final Rule went into effect.
“Since June 2024, DHS has deported or repatriated more than 160,000 people and operated more than 495 international repatriation flights to more than 145 countries, including India,” DHS noted.
Christy A. Canegaro, a senior official serving as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, declared that “Indians without a legal basis for being in the United States are subject to immediate deportation; People should not be fooled by the lies of smugglers.” Otherwise, the Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce our nation’s laws. ”
According to DHS, charter removal flights are designed to “reduce irregular migration, promote the use of safe, lawful and orderly routes, and hold transnational criminal networks accountable for smuggling and exploitation of vulnerable populations.” is one of the many tools we use to pursue our goals.
According to immigration statistics posted on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website, more than 90,000 Indians entered the United States illegally from 2022 to 2023.
As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of safe and legal migration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is conducting public awareness campaigns. The ministry and Indian missions abroad regularly issue advisories on the dangers of illegal immigration to inform young migrants of false job offers.
In order to raise awareness among prospective workers about the legal requirements and working and living conditions of the destination country, the Ministry aims to ensure that Indian migrant workers are committed to safe migration, are aware of their rights and are entitled to government benefits. Access to institutions.
Published – October 27, 2024 9:04 AM IST
