The US is clear. It will take action against illegal immigration

Both the United States and India face serious threats from illegal immigration. The United States respects India’s responsibility to safeguard its borders from the threat of illegal immigration. We know our Indian partners understand that no country can be secure if its immigration laws are ignored. We trust that they will similarly respect how President Trump is making America safe, strong and prosperous by ensuring that US immigration laws are followed.

The Trump administration has made clear that persons who try to enter the United States illegally, commit fraud to get a visa, work without legal permission or stay in the United States after their visa or visa waiver period expires will face serious penalties. These could include jail time, deportation and a permanent ban on obtaining a US visa in the future.

For those who have family or friends staying in the US illegally, now is the time to encourage your loved ones to come home. Trying to enter or remain illegally will no longer succeed. Some people believe they can enter the United States illegally and avoid being caught. This is not true.

The Trump administration has strengthened border security and greatly increased the number of illegal aliens being arrested and deported.

In February 2025, illegal border crossings dropped 94 per cent compared to February 2024, while arrests of illegal border crossers inside the United States increased by 627 per cent.

Those who try to cross a US border or remain in the United States illegally will be caught, detained and sent back. They may also be banned from ever returning or face fines and criminal charges.

The US visa process is the most secure in the world. Yet, some people unwisely try to abuse the system by using fake documents, falsifying applications or staying after their visa expires, often with the help of facilitators who prey on migrants to make money. These are examples of visa fraud, which is a serious crime.

Those who break the law in this way will be punished and may never be allowed to enter the United States again.

For those considering making the dangerous journey to illegally cross into the United States, understand that your safety — and even your life — are at risk. Criminal groups, cartels and human traffickers target illegal migrants, subjecting them to violence, extortion and assault. Many who attempt the journey never make it to their destination.

Others mortgage property or take out loans to pay enormous sums to traffickers, only to lose it all when they are deported back to their country of origin.

The United States is working with other countries in the western hemisphere to stop and return people trying to enter illegally before they even reach the US border.

By securing our borders, we are not only protecting American citizens but also preventing the suffering caused by illegal immigration.The United States government is also taking action against those who help others enter the country illegally.

This includes smugglers, human traffickers and even foreign government officials who facilitate illegal immigration.

Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy for foreign officials — including immigration, customs and port authority staff — who facilitate illegal immigration.

This builds on similar existing restrictions for those in the transportation and tourism industries. Those who threaten US security by facilitating illegal immigration are not welcome in our country.

The risks of trying to illegally immigrate to the United States far outweigh any potential benefits. Intending immigrants could lose their life, become a victim of criminals or spend their life savings only to be deported back to their home country.

Illegal entry not only breaks US laws, it also puts migrants’ safety and well-being in jeopardy. The penalties are serious: jail time, separation from family and loved ones and permanent bans from re-entering the United States.

If you know someone who is in the United States illegally, the best thing you can do for them is encourage them to leave now before they are detained and deported.

For everyone, the message is simple: Make the right choice, follow the law and do not risk your safety, your family, or your future.

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