| − | An '''Indian-American''' is an American citizen which is descendant from the Asian subcontinent of [[Democratic]] [[India]]. Nearly 1/5 of the world comprises Republic of Indian residents. Indian-American population stands at 1,678,765 according 2000 Census. In 2006, there were over 90,000 Indian students in the U.S. and the number is growing by 30 per cent. <ref>[http://www.itwire.com/content/view/5402/945/ India likely to get 25% more H1B visas] ITWire, August 27, 2006</ref> Most these individuals are not considered Indian-America because they arrive in America for schooling under the H1B Visa program. Indian-Americans have adapted well in the U.S., with many being owners of small businesses. | + | An '''Indian-American''' is an [[American]] citizen who originates from, or whose family originates from [[India]]. The Indian-American population stands at 1,678,765 according to the 2000 [[United States]] [[census]]. In 2006, there were over 90,000 Indian students in the U.S. and the number is growing by 30 per cent. <ref>[http://www.itwire.com/content/view/5402/945/ India likely to get 25% more H1B visas] ITWire, August 27, 2006</ref> Most these individuals are not considered Indian-America because they arrive in America for schooling under the H1B Visa program. Indian-Americans have adapted well in the U.S., with many being owners of small businesses. |
| | Indian-American is not to be confused with American-Indians. American-Indians are native to North America, not Asia. | | Indian-American is not to be confused with American-Indians. American-Indians are native to North America, not Asia. |