Indian nationals remain third-largest group at US borders despite a decline in illegal migration attempts

The Economic Times · ET Online · 2026-11-07 07:42 UTC

US border officials recorded 30,528 encounters with Indian nationals in fiscal year 2026, a striking 64% decrease from 90,415 encounters during fiscal year 2024. Even with more stringent measures in place, attempts at illegal migration, especially from Gujarat, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, remain prevalent.

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