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US at 250: How Indian Americans became one of America’s most influential communities

Indian Express – World

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US at 250: How Indian Americans became one of America’s most influential communities

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As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026, one of the country’s most remarkable modern success stories is that of the Indian American community. From leading Silicon Valley giants such as Microsoft and Google to serving in the White House, Congress and state governments, Indian Americans have become deeply woven into the fabric of modern America. The growth of the community over the past six decades has transformed Indian Americans into one of the country’s fastest-growing and most economically successful immigrant groups. One of the examples illustrating the growing influence of the Indian American community is the election of Democrat Kamal Harris as the (former) Vice President, the first woman of Indian descent elected to the US Senate. The journey from a relatively small immigrant community after the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act to one of the country’s most influential demographic groups underscores how immigration, education and entrepreneurship have transformed the United States over the past half-century. Nischai Vats is a Deputy Copy Editor at The Indian Express. His work primarily covers US politics and visa and immigration policy, alongside broader international developments, with an emphasis on accuracy, verification, and clear explainers. His role involves ensuring editorial consistency, factual accuracy, and clarity in coverage of complex policy-driven subjects. His newsroom experience spans rapid digital publishing, ground reporting, and copy editing across national, civic, and policy beats. US visa and immigration policy: Reporting and editing stories on visa categories, regulatory changes, and immigration pathways affecting global audiences.

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