Deportation Archives - National Times

19 Oct

Canada Tightens Immigration Rules: Thousands of Indians Could Face Deportation, Exceeding 2024 Figures

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National Times Bureau :- The number of Indians deported from Canada has risen sharply in recent years. In 2019, only 625 Indians were removed—less than one-third of the 2024 total, according to an earlier Hindustan Times report. By July 28 this year, 1,891 Indian nationals had already been deported, as per data from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). The rise comes amid an increasing wave of anti-immigration sentiment in Canada. In a statement on October 10, the Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced for the first time that it was “working closely with the Peel Crown Attorney’s Office and the…

MEA Confirms 2,417 Indians Deported from US Since January, Emphasises Legal Migration

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New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India’s firm stance against illegal migration, stressing the government’s focus on promoting safe and legal channels for migration.“Since January, 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States. We remain committed to encouraging legal pathways and stand firmly against illegal migration,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.Explaining the verification process, he noted that individuals without legal status abroad are returned to India…

Canada to Deport 36,087 Individuals in 2025: 90% Are Failed Refugee Claimants

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Ottawa, (Rajeev Sharma): The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that the federal government is preparing to deport approximately 36,000 individuals from the country in 2025. According to official sources, more than 90% of those facing removal are failed refugee claimants whose asylum applications have been rejected or withdrawn. This marks one of the largest deportation efforts in recent years, as the federal government moves to enforce immigration laws more strictly amid increasing pressure over border management, housing shortages, and concerns about irregular migration. The breakdown of Deportations are 32,400 individuals are refugee claimants who have been deemed inadmissible…