Major move by Trump in the US; 18,000 Indians face the threat of deportation

Washington: The action against illegal immigration in America has once again intensified. President Donald Trump’s administration has hinted at pursuing a mass deportation campaign. According to various reports, around 18,000 Indian citizens living in the US may be on the list of cases in which they may be investigated for violation of immigration rules or face deportation proceedings.

However, it is important to clarify that the figure of 18,000 is not an official order for immediate deportation of all those people. This number is said to be related to those Indian citizens against whom Final Removal Order or cases related to immigration violations are pending or registered. Each case is handled in accordance with US immigration law and legal process.
What is Trump’s mega-deportation campaign?
Donald Trump has long been in favor of a strict policy against illegal immigrants in America. In the priority of his administration-
Identification of people living illegally.
Strengthening border security.
Strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Deporting people with final deportation orders.
Action on fake documents and violation of visa rules.
Under this policy, the action of immigration agencies is expected to be intensified.
What is the matter of 18,000 Indians?
According to reports, this number pertains to Indian nationals against whom removal records exist in the US immigration system. There can be different circumstances in these, such as-
Overstay in the US after the visa period expires.
Issuance of final eviction order.
Alleged violation of immigration rules.
Settlement of asylum or other legal matters.
It is not necessary that there be immediate deportation in all cases. The legal situation of each person may be different.
Is it really “no appeal, no plea, no lawyer”?
Such headlines may be attention-grabbing, but from a legal perspective the situation is more complex.
Immigration matters in the US are governed by federal laws. In many cases the person concerned must—
Opportunity to present your case,
Legal representation (right to hire a lawyer at one’s own expense),
use of available legal remedies,
and some alternatives to judicial review
Can meet. However, in cases where all legal processes have been completed and the final eviction order has been implemented, the action may be relatively swift.
Which Indians may be affected?
This could potentially impact people who:
Living in the US without valid documents.
Whose visa has expired and they have not regularized their status.
Against whom the final removal order is effective.
Who have violated immigration rules.
Such actions do not automatically apply to people holding a valid visa, green card, or legal immigration status.
Cooperation between India and America
India and America have been cooperating from time to time on identification and repatriation of illegal immigrants. If an Indian citizen’s nationality is confirmed and the legal process is completed, India can assist in the process of issuing the necessary documents.
What should Indian citizens do?
If an Indian citizen is living in the United States and has any doubts about his immigration status, he should—
All your visa and immigration documents should be reviewed.
One should respond on time when receiving official notice.
Legal advice should be obtained from a qualified immigration attorney.
Only official government information should be trusted.
Rumors and misleading social media posts should be avoided.
What do experts say?
Immigration experts say the impact of any major enforcement operation depends on each individual’s legal status. Therefore, it would not be correct to put all Indian citizens in the same category. Those who have valid documents need not panic unnecessarily.