US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns about 'irregular migration' with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during talks in Washington DC. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that India is prepared to cooperate with the Trump administration to identify and deport Indian citizens residing illegally in the US. The report cites sources saying that approximately 18,000 Indian migrants are in the US illegally. This comes as President Trump has issued executive orders targeting illegal immigration and deportation.
Top diplomats of both sides hold talks in Washington DC. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that New Delhi is preparing to take back its citizens residing illegally in US to placate Trump.Migrants from India share water in the intense heat after walking into the US from Mexico in June, 2024. / Photo: AFP Archive
"Secretary Rubio also emphasised the Trump Administration's desire to work with India to advance economic ties and address concerns related to irregular migration," the State Department said in a statement late on Tuesday. The report added that the two countries have together identified some 18,000 Indian migrants who are in the US illegally and could be deported.
India, known for its massive pool of IT professionals, many of whom work across the world, accounts for the bulk of H-1B visas issued by the United States.
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