| − | An '''Indian-American''' is an [[American]] citizen who originates from, or whose [[family]] originates from Democratic [[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. | + | 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. |