Why Indians are ‘abandoning’ their children at US borders
- Ashish Chauhan
- TNN Apr 28, 2025, 12:13 IST IST
Families lacking valid visas are ‘strategically’ leaving minors at border crossings, alone and only with a chit, hoping they can become their ticket to the American dream
They are to be found at the US border with Mexico or Canada. Mostly between 12 and 17 years old, but sometimes even as young as six. Left alone, afraid, in unfamiliar surroundings, carrying nothing but a chit of paper, on which is scribbled names and contact details of their parents.
In a disturbing trend visible over the past few years, Indian children are increasingly being found all by themselves at the US borders, trying to enter the country sans documents or the company of guardians.
In a disturbing trend visible over the past few years, Indian children are increasingly being found all by themselves at the US borders, trying to enter the country sans documents or the company of guardians.