US President Donald Trump's crackdown against illegal immigrants staying in the US has been receiving mixed reactions. US Soldiers and authorities have been accused of inhumane treatment by the deportees who have returned to their home country. Deportees in India have revealed how they were tormented in the detention camp by the US Soldiers. One of the deportees hailing from Amritsar revealed that his clothes were striped and only a t-shirt was given by the US Soldiers after which AC was switched on. The US has also received flak for sending illegal immigrants in shackles and handcuffs.
As per reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US agency that is responsible for deportation suggests that an average of over two lakh illegal migrants have been deported annually to their respective countries over the past decade. Notably, after Trump came back to power, the batch of deportees contained 104 Indians, the second batch contained 116 Indians and the third batch contained 112 Indians.
Now, with the deportation going on in full scale, the question arises can the deportees re-enter the US or not? And what about the bank accounts of deported people? Below is everything you need to know-
Can deportees go back to the US in the upcoming years?
The answer is yes and no at the same time. As per dienerlaw that mentions North Carolina U Visa VAWA Attorney, once you have been deported, the United States government bars you from returning for five, ten, or 20 years, or even permanently. The average time of ban of the deportees from entering the US is 10 years. The time period of ban may vary depending on the facts and circumstances of the deportation.
The report suggests that the US Government imposes a 5-year ban if you were removed or deported at a US border or port of entry based on a finding that he or she is inadmissible, or If you, without reasonable cause, failed or refused to attend or remain an immigration court proceeding or walked out before it was over. A 10-year ban is imposed if an immigration judge rules against you.
A 20 year ban is imposed if you try to re-enter the US before serving a 10 or 5 year sentence. It can also lead to a permanent ban from entry. Furthermore, if you are charged with a serious crime or felony, you will be banned from entering the US.
What will happen to the bank accounts of deported Indians?
Well, it will remain as it is. As per Moneycontrol which quoted an expert, "..it is unlikely that deportation will fully dissolve their financial presence in the US." The deportees will generally retain ownership of their assets, including bank accounts, investment accounts, physical property (i.e., real estate), and business interests. The same holds for any outstanding loans or other financial obligations. These debts will not be erased even if the individual is deported. Creditors retain the right to pursue collection efforts against deported individuals.