In fresh days, the media has drawn attention to the situation of Polish citizens in the United States, who may be covered by extended deportation activities announced by Donald Trump's administration. According to information published by “Gazeta Wyborcza”, citing data from the Ministry of abroad Affairs, presently 14 Poles are waiting for deportation from the US. This is only part of a broader problem that besides affects citizens of another countries, including the European Union.
Deportations of Poles from the USA – latest statistics
According to the data provided by the MFA, since the beginning of 2024 1 Pole has been deported. Importantly, this deportation took place before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, which was before January 20. However, at least 14 more people have now been detained and are awaiting expulsion from the country.
The Ministry of abroad Affairs stressed that 3 of these 14 people violated US migration laws and the others committed crimes or offences. It is worth noting that people detained for deportation usually do not study for assistance to the consulate, which makes it hard to monitor closely the scale of the phenomenon.
US immigration policy and EU citizens
"Gazeta Wyborcza" points out that 3 German citizens have late been refused entry into the US and placed in immigrant centres. This exacerbated concerns that as part of Donald Trump's "most deportable action in the past of the country", citizens of the European Union could besides be included.
Although the Polish Ministry of abroad Affairs emphasizes that so far there has been no crucial increase in the number of queries and requests for deportation, the situation remains dynamic. Consulates were put on advanced alert and Polish diplomatic missions appointed additional on-calls outside their premises to supply support to citizens.
Illegal immigrants from Poland in the US – the scale of the phenomenon
According to MFA data, the vast majority of Polish people in the United States have legal status. However, it is estimated that up to 30 1000 Poles can stay illegally in the US. This group is peculiarly susceptible to the activities of the Immigration and Customs Office (ICE), which in 2024 informed about 67 deportations of Polish citizens.
ICE data besides shows that in November 2023 there were 2303 Poles in the US who received deportation orders but were not yet placed in immigrant centres. These figures show that the problem of illegal immigration concerns a comparatively tiny part of the Polish community, but requires constant monitoring.
Summary
The situation of Polish citizens in the US in the context of the announced deportation activities is becoming increasingly interesting. Although the number of people at hazard of deportation is presently low, the dynamic political situation and changes in American immigration policy require vigilance from both the authorities and the citizens themselves.
Polish consulates stay ready to supply support to their compatriots, but it is crucial that people surviving in the US take care of their legal position and receive diplomatic assistance if necessary.
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