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Donkey flight ("dunki" in
Punjabi Punjabi, or Panjabi, most often refers to: * Something of, from, or related to Punjab, a region in India and Pakistan * Punjabi language * Punjabis, Punjabi people * Punjabi dialects and languages Punjabi may also refer to: * Punjabi (horse), a ...
) is an
illegal immigration Illegal immigration is the migration of people into a country in violation of that country's immigration laws, or the continuous residence in a country without the legal right to do so. Illegal immigration tends to be financially upward, wi ...
technique used for unauthorized entry into countries such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.


Background

The term originates from a Punjabi idiom named
dunki Dunki may refer to: * Dunki or donkey flight, Punjabi term for illegal entry and illegal immigration, referring to donkey-like long walks by immigrants ** ''Dunki'' (film), a 2023 Indian film based on the issue by Rajkumar Hirani *** ''Dunki'' ( ...
meaning "to hop from place to place," where unscrupulous "travel agencies" exploit individuals' aspirations for foreign travel, promising visas in exchange for hefty payments. Many young people divert substantial funds to pay for these journeys. These families become victims of deception as they pay for promised visas.


Operation

The approach is used for immigration to many countries. * Conmen exploit migrants by facilitating illegal border crossings, using methods such as containers and ships. Agents apprehend migrants at borders, leading to deportation. * Agents provide forged documents, including residency permits and driving licenses. Less affluent migrants are often smuggled into the US, emphasizing the clandestine and perilous nature of the "Donkey Flight" scam.


In popular media

* '' Comrade in America'' (2017) revolves around the 'Donkey Flight' travel of the protagonist to reach the
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. * '' Aaja Mexico Challiye'' (2022) showcases how the protagonist tries to reach the United States through a donkey route. * ''
Dunki Dunki may refer to: * Dunki or donkey flight, Punjabi term for illegal entry and illegal immigration, referring to donkey-like long walks by immigrants ** ''Dunki'' (film), a 2023 Indian film based on the issue by Rajkumar Hirani *** ''Dunki'' ( ...
'' (2023) showcases a group of friends trying to reach the
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through a donkey route.


See also

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Deportation of Indian nationals under Donald Trump The Trump administration has been deporting undocumented immigrants of Indian origin since the first presidency of Donald Trump. According to Pew Research Centre, undocumented immigrants of Indian origin made up the third-largest demographic in t ...
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Illegal immigration Illegal immigration is the migration of people into a country in violation of that country's immigration laws, or the continuous residence in a country without the legal right to do so. Illegal immigration tends to be financially upward, wi ...
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Illegal immigration to the United States Illegal immigration, or unauthorized immigration, occurs when foreign nationals, known as aliens, violate US immigration laws by entering the United States unlawfully, or by lawfully entering but then remaining after the expiration of their ...
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Illegal immigration to Canada Illegal immigration to Canada is the act of a person who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident entering or remaining in Canada in a manner contrary to the ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' and its associated regulations. That ...
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Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom It is difficult to measure how many people reside in the UK without authorisation, although a Home Office study based on Census 2001 data released in March 2005 estimated a population of between 310,000 and 570,000. The methods used to arrive at ...
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Illegal entry Illegal entry is the act of foreign nationals arriving in or crossing the borders into a country in violation of its immigration law. Human smuggling is the practice of aiding people in crossing international borders for financial gain, often i ...


References

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