The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that more than 527,000 undocumented individuals have been deported from the United States under the current administration of President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The agency also reported that a total of more than 2 million undocumented individuals have departed the U.S., which includes approximately 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated the Trump Administration is “on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office.” McLaughlin attributed the figures to a renewed focus on enforcement, asserting that DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have made “historic strides to carry out President Trump’s promise of arresting and deporting illegal aliens.”
The DHS press release further noted that law enforcement efforts by ICE and CBP have concentrated on individuals described as “the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens,” including those charged with or convicted of serious crimes. The agency stated that 70% of ICE arrests are of undocumented individuals charged with or convicted of a crime in the U.S.
The release also claimed a significant drop in migration at the southern border, with the number of migrants traversing Panama’s Darien Gap reportedly “down 99.99%.”
In an effort to encourage voluntary departures, the DHS had announced an offer for undocumented individuals to self-deport.
“The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now,” the release stated. The agency is encouraging undocumented individuals to use the CBP Home App to take advantage of this offer, noting that those who do will “reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right, legal way.” The release warned that those who do not self-deport “will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”
Among the half-million deportations, the Trump Administration has deported over 268 Nepalis since January. 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.
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