The number of Nepali citizens deported from the United States declined noticeably in June 2025 compared to May, despite an overall surge in deportations since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. According to data from the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, 42 Nepalis were deported from the U.S. in June—37 men and 5 women—marking a decrease from the 58 deportations recorded in May 2025.
However, the total number of deportations in 2025, from January 20 to June 30, stands at 182, reflecting a significant uptick since Trump’s inauguration.
A notable event occurred in the first week of June when the U.S. deported 37 Nepalis—32 men and 5 women—in a single operation via a removal flight. This marked the first time such a large group of Nepalis was deported simultaneously.
The monthly deportation data for 2025 shows a steady rise: 6 in January, 18 in February, 32 in March, 26 in April, 58 in May, and 42 in June.
The U.S. has adopted a hardline stance on illegal immigration under Trump’s second term, targeting undocumented residents—including a significant number of Nepalis who now face heightened risks of deportation. Nepal has consistently facilitated the return of its citizens, with the Nepali Embassy in Washington, D.C., promptly issuing travel documents upon request from U.S. immigration authorities.
This cooperative approach has helped Nepal avoid diplomatic tensions, unlike some countries that have faced visa restrictions or penalties for refusing to accept deportees, as warned by President Trump.
In a recent meeting held on Monday, Nepal’s Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal and U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson discussed strengthening Nepal’s immigration system and addressing challenges posed by illegal migration.
The sharp rise in deportations in 2025 has sparked concern within the Nepali community in the U.S.—particularly as approximately 7,500 Nepalis face the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which could worsen the situation.
Deportations of Nepalis were significantly lower during the Biden administration. Immigration Department records show that only 52 Nepalis were deported in 2024, compared to 24 in 2023, 22 in 2022, and 35 in 2021. From January 17, 2021, to December 30, 2024, a total of 133 Nepalis were deported from the U.S.—a stark contrast to the 182 deportations in just the first half of 2025.
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