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| − | 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 | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 04:19, August 29, 2008
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. [1] 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.
Joe Biden
Current Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate is on video tape saying disparaging remarks about Indian-Americans.
American-Indians
Indian-American is not to be confused with American-Indians. American-Indians are native to North America, not Asia.
Also See
References
- ↑ India likely to get 25% more H1B visas ITWire, August 27, 2006