Gujarat contributes 50% as Indian asylum seekers in US surge by 855% from FY21 to FY23


Daijiworld Media Network - Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Nov 13: The number of Indians seeking asylum in the United States has seen an extraordinary increase of 855% over the past three years, driven largely by applicants from Gujarat. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, Indian asylum applications rose from 4,330 in the 2021 fiscal year (FY21) to a staggering 41,330 in FY23.

In 2023, Indians represented the fifth-largest group in defensive asylum filings and ranked seventh for affirmative applications.

The 2023 Asylees Annual Flow Report, published in October, revealed that 5,340 Indians were granted asylum during the year, split between 2,710 affirmative and 2,630 defensive cases.

Sharp rise in asylum applications

Indian asylum applications have shown a consistent upward trend. In FY21, the total number stood at 4,330, with 2,090 affirmative and 2,240 defensive cases. By FY22, this number more than tripled to 14,570, comprising 5,370 affirmative and 9,200 defensive applications.

The surge continued in FY23, with applications nearly tripling once again to 41,330. This increase highlights a significant push for refuge or legal status in the US, influenced by personal, economic, and political motivations.

Higher approval rates for Indian applicants

The success rate for Indian asylum seekers has also increased. In FY21, 1,330 Indian applications were approved (700 affirmative and 630 defensive). This number more than tripled to 4,260 in FY22, with 2,180 affirmative and 2,080 defensive cases being granted. By FY23, approvals climbed further to 5,340, split almost equally between affirmative and defensive cases.

Gujarat’s major role and contributing factors

The data points to Gujarat as a significant contributor, with nearly half of the applicants originating from the state. The reasons for this increase vary but are likely tied to economic ambitions, perceived opportunities for better living standards, and the pursuit of personal and professional freedoms in the US. Broader concerns about security and opportunities in India may also be driving this surge in applications.

The upward trend in asylum cases reflects a growing aspiration among Indians, particularly from Gujarat, to seek better prospects abroad. The sharp rise underscores both regional and national socio-political factors influencing this migration wave.

 

 

 

  

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    The Gujjus know the actual calibre of the person who promised Acche Din. The Gujjus know how people can be fooled, by promising ₹ 15 lakhs and etc. Gujjus searching for Acche din.

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Most modern state no one state. GST Maharashtra and Karnataka paying highest what about Gujarat

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  • Haneef, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    They like backdoor entry like their master , always take backdoor entry to get power . Out of 12 lakh crores written off by Modi government in 10 years 95% is gujarat and marwari based companies. Most of these money siphoned off to foreign countries by hawala channels.

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    TODAY DOLLAR VS RUPEE RATE -- 1 DOLAND = 84,38 NAMO -- Gujarat model of development-- the country was sold with this propaganda --in 2013-- Now 2 Gujarati politicians and 2 businessmen have brought the country to its lows -- MODI SHAH -- AMBANI - -ADANI -- only monopolies --competition restricted -- The middle class and lower cannot afford to buy many products - -Nestle chairman has said buying power of middle class come down and also Britannia managing director -- BSE index falling also stocks falling -- there is massive rural distress -- (THE BOAST WAS DOLLAR VS RUPEE -- RUPEE WILL STRENGTHEN TO RS 45 against US Dollar -- AMERICANS will be waiting outside Indian embassies to get Indian visa --)---

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  • Micheal JF, Kudla

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    And I am sure many people didnt notice the markets are tumbling almost daily, our inflation since a month has gone up by more than a percent, a kilo of onion is costing almost 85 rupees, and yet BJP will keep singing HINDU KATRE ME HAI and divert people's mind from core issues.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    All Motels in USA are run by ...

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Why crib? They are rich, wealthy, patriotic, intelligent and most nationalistic. They are taking the wealth earned in India, legally to US. That is their decision. End of the rich and famous, move to greener pastures, for secure and better opportunities to themselves and their families. If most of them sold religious fantasy to bhakths, to get rich, that's not their fault anyway. There are so many wealthy BJP bhakths buying properties around the world, like there is no tomorrow. Smart fellows.

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  • Babu Shenoy, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    The US Immigration should place a ban on the entry of Gujjus in the U.S. "ಕಾಡ್ ಸೊರ್ಕುಂಡ ಏಡ್'ನ್ ಬುಡೊಡ್, ಊರ್ ಸೊರ್ಕುಂಡ ಗುಜ್ಜುನ್ ಬುಡೊಡ್."

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Gujarati community are known to be highly enterprising... Moreover they are closely knit, provide springboard for individuals and families to migrate to every developed nations across the World...

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Still you are in Andheri come to Dubai habebe.

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Oh, they are not liking Gujarat, the role model state?

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  • Walty, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Thanks Daijiworld for sharing this wonderful news! This is the new 'Go West Policy' of this government and the latest version of 'The Gujarat Model'. Very soon the Gujarati population in America will have a new Gujarat state in the USA and Modi ji will rule over it to become the real 'Vishwaguru'. Wah Modi wah!!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Gujarat Model is a big Fiasco ...

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  • Roland, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    This should be a wake up call for all andh bhakths of the country especially from Karnataka. So many people from gujrat itself are leaving the country and seeking asylum. They don’t trust their own leader. If you still want to continue trusting your ‘ leader’ who you will be nowhere in the future. I hope the real God enlighten their minds to stop following ‘ non biological’ people who fool others.

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    "Andh Bhatks" are leaving their paradise and heading overseas for "Ache Din", seems there is a massive shifting of the tectonic plates.

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  • Samad, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    What do you think they ran away??? You are wrong they were sent by their masters with lots of money to start up the business there and earn money and be back up for upcoming elections. we with small minds will only think that they ran away. Not only the UK they are all in GCC and countries as well.

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    they are looking for Ache Din out of India ... because they know the reality of Bharath very well under gujuj leadership ...

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  • alfria, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Send them back to vibrant gujrat and let them enjoy Acha din

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  • Sunil D, Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    My question is why these gujjus are running out of India? As per Vishwa guru amrutkaal is going on in India, but still gujjus are running out! Very strange! Bhaktho thoda socho.

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Wed, Nov 13 2024

    Don't eat while in toilet if adviced, i will dip and eat is the bhakth response. So any amount of advice, data will not deter them from being bhakths.

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India

    Thu, Nov 14 2024

    As per USA data after USA election results were declared, more than one million Indians are illegal staying in USA. They will be deported and where these illegal Indian immigrants will settle. Most of them will relocate to middle east or Australia/ New Zealand as Europe will close the door or they have to relocate themselves to India.

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