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| − | An '''Indian-American''' is an [[American]] citizen who originates from, or whose [[family]] originates from | + | 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. |
==[[Joe Biden]]== | ==[[Joe Biden]]== | ||
Revision as of 19:19, August 29, 2008
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. [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
The 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.
References
- ↑ India likely to get 25% more H1B visas ITWire, August 27, 2006