Indians in the US:
Birthright citizenship and deportation
President Trump’s executive order redefines parameters of
birthright citizenship
as guaranteed by 14th amendment to US Constitution
President Trump’s executive order redefines parameters of
birthright citizenship
as guaranteed by
14th amendment to US Constitution
Adopted in
1868
, it grants citizenship to all born on US soil, regardless of parents’ immigration status
Adopted in
1868
, it grants citizenship to all born on US soil, regardless of parents’ immigration status
There were over
5.4 million
Indian Americans as of 2024, comprising around 1.47% of total US population, as per US Census Bureau
There were over
5.4 million
Indian Americans as of 2024, comprising around 1.47% of total US population, as per US Census Bureau
Within this, roughly
two-thirds
are first-generation immigrants, while the remaining are US-born citizens
Within this, roughly
two-thirds
are first-generation immigrants, while the remaining are US-born citizens
As of 2023, over
2.9 million
Indian immigrants were residing in the US
As of 2023, over
2.9 million
Indian immigrants were residing in the US
In 2024, India ranked
second,
accounting for 6.1% of all naturalised citizens, after Mexico (13.1%)
In 2024, India ranked
second
,
accounting for 6.1% of all naturalised citizens, after Mexico (13.1%)
India represents the
4th-largest
group of those
detained,
according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
India represents the
4th-largest
group of those
detained,
according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detained, Deported
Since 2009,
15,756 illegal Indian immigrants
have been deported, said EAM S Jaishankar. On Feb 6,
104
Indians were deported
Since 2009,
15,756 illegal Indian immigrants
have been deported, said
EAM S Jaishankar.
On Feb 6,
104
Indians were deported
India ranks
12th
on the list of countries with the highest number of citizens
deported
from the US
India ranks
12th
on the list of countries with the highest number of citizens
deported
from the US
India is the
largest source
of international students in the US; approx
3,50,000
students are enrolled in US institutions
India is the
largest source
of international students in the US; approx
3,50,000
students are enrolled in US institutions
Indian Students