Thu Jan 23 02:23:36 UTC 2025: ## India Open to Repatriation of Undocumented Citizens from US, but Verification Needed
**Washington, D.C. -** External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified India’s stance on the reported deportation of approximately 180,000 undocumented or overstayed Indians from the United States. While India supports the legal movement of its citizens globally, Mr. Jaishankar emphasized a firm opposition to illegal immigration. He stated on Wednesday that India has always been willing to accept the legitimate return of its citizens residing illegally in the U.S., but the reported figures require verification to confirm Indian citizenship. The Minister highlighted that this policy is consistent across all countries and that facilitating legal and mutually beneficial mobility between India and the U.S. is in both nations’ best interests. He also expressed concerns to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about lengthy visa processing times.
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