# Indian national deportations from Canada

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-national-deportations-from-canada
> Updated: 2026-08-08T10:21:26.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In the first half of 2026, Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals, a figure that appears on track to exceed the 2025 total of 3,779. Indian nationals have become the largest group of deportees in Canada, surpassing Mexican nationals. 

The increase in removals is attributed to tightened federal immigration policies, including stricter border controls and a reduction in temporary residents. Primary drivers for these deportations include visa overstays, rejected asylum claims, and document fraud, with specific impacts noted on international student pipelines and temporary foreign worker programs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Canada deports 3,323 Indian nationals in first half of 2026

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals in the first half of 2026, a record pace driven by tightened immigration rules, rejected asylum claims, and increased scrutiny of visa and student programs.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-deports-3323-indian-nationals-in-first-half-of-2026

### 2026-07-30: India’s MEA says 2,273 Indian nationals deported from US in 2026

India’s MEA reports 2,273 Indians deported from the US in 2026 (Jan‑July) and 3,567 in 2025, confirming nationality checks before return and noting related US immigration and sanctions developments.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-says-2273-nationals-deported-from-united-states-in-2026

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Cite as: Indian national deportations from Canada. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-national-deportations-from-canada