Trump Administration Deports 268 Nepalis Since January; September Sees Major Spike

The number of Nepali citizens deported from the United States saw a significant increase in September 2025. According to the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, 53 Nepali citizens—24 women and 29 men—were deported in September alone.

Since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term on January 20, 2025, through September 30, a total of 268 Nepali nationals have been deported, including 226 men and 42 women. While monthly figures in January, February, July, and August were comparatively low, the highest numbers of deportations occurred in May (58), June (42), and September (53).

The monthly breakdown of deportations in 2025 shows a fluctuating but concerning rise: six in January, 18 in February, 32 in March, 26 in April, 58 in May, 42 in June, 17 in July, 16 in August, and 53 in September.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and associated work permits for Nepalis became invalid after August 20, 2025. USCIS noted that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, ended Nepal’s TPS. As a result, TPS benefits are no longer in effect as of that date. This decision has put over 7,000 Nepalis who held TPS at risk.

Upon arrival in Nepal, the deported citizens are handed over by the Immigration Department to the Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau for further inquiry. The Bureau typically conducts brief questioning before releasing the individuals to the custody of their relatives. However, a swift investigation is initiated if a written complaint is filed.

Nepal has consistently accepted its returning citizens without issue. The Nepali Embassy in Washington D.C. plays a crucial role by readily providing the necessary travel documents requested by U.S. immigration for deported Nepalis. Despite President Trump’s warnings of action against countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens, Nepal’s continued policy of acceptance has prevented any tension with the U.S.

The Nepali Embassy has urged Nepali residents in the U.S. to be aware of the importance of legal documentation and to avoid unlawful means of immigration. Furthermore, the Nepal government recognizes a need to formulate effective plans for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of its deported citizens. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal also regularly uses social media to warn the public about immigration rules and the risks of choosing illegal pathways.