585 Nepali Immigrants Deported from US in One Year

A total of 585 Nepalese immigrants have been deported from the United States in one year since President Donald Trump began his second term on January 20, 2025. The number of deportations has been increasing every month as the US government strictly enforces its policy against undocumented immigrants.

Officials say about 1,365 undocumented Nepalese were placed on a deportation list within a year. The Trump administration has been taking stronger action against immigrants living in the US without legal documents, especially those involved in criminal activities.

The deportations are being carried out by the US Department of Homeland Security in coordination with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Data shows that deportations increased throughout 2025. In January, 6 Nepalese were deported, followed by 18 in February, 32 in March, 26 in April, 58 in May, 42 in June, 17 in July, 16 in August, 53 in September, 38 in October, 80 in November, and 98 in December. In January 2026 alone, 101 Nepalese were deported; the highest number in a single month so far.

During Trump’s first term (2017–2021), 425 Nepalese were deported. During President Joe Biden’s term (2021–2025), 107 Nepalese were deported. The US government has also offered a voluntary return option. Undocumented immigrants who choose to leave on their own will receive 2,600 US dollars and a free flight ticket. According to officials, deporting one person through the full legal process costs around 18,245 US dollars, while voluntary return costs about 5,100 US dollars.

Authorities have warned that those who do not choose voluntary return may be arrested and deported, and may also face a ban on entering the United States again. The US government has said that strict enforcement will continue.