Overview: Nearly 42,000 migrants from India crossed into the United States illegally from the country’s southern land border with Mexico between October 2022 and September 2023.
Increase in Numbers: The number of illegal migrants from India is more than double the amount from the same period the year prior.
Influence: Many of the illegal migrants are influenced by some fellow Indians who had entered the US in a similar fashion and got jobs there.
Travel Agents and Smugglers: Travel agents and smugglers are making the most of this situation as they charge illegal migrants hefty amounts to facilitate their border crossing.
Impact on Legal Visa Applicants: This rise in illegal migration is causing problems to visa applicants and green card applicants from India. Due to increased scrutiny, the wait time for visas and green cards has increased.
Pros:

Economic Opportunities: Those who manage to stay in the US might find better job opportunities and higher wages than in their home country34.
Asylum Seekers: Some of these migrants might be seeking asylum due to unfavorable conditions in their home country.
Cons:

Legal Consequences: Illegal immigrants face the risk of deportation and other legal consequences.
Exploitation: They may be exploited by employers or traffickers due to their illegal status.
Impact on Legal Immigration: The rise in illegal immigration has led to increased scrutiny and longer wait times for legal visa and green card applicants from India.
Risk During Journey: The journey itself can be dangerous, with risks ranging from harsh travel conditions to exploitation by smugglers.

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