India has agreed to take back 18,000 of its illegal immigrants from the United States, responding to pressure from President Trump’s administration. This move is part of broader cooperation on immigration issues and aims to avoid trade conflicts while strengthening ties with the U.S. The Indian government will begin deportation procedures after identifying the individuals. In exchange, India expects the Trump administration to protect legal immigration channels, such as student visas and the H-1B program, for Indian citizens.