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J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program logo and text, relevant to Texas immigration concerns.
Visa & Immigration

J-1 Visa Labor Shift Sparks Texas Immigration Concerns

NRI Herald • Aug 24

Berkeley mural vandalism: White paint splattered on immigrant-themed artwork.
News

Berkeley Rallies Around Artist After Popular Immigrant Mural Vandalized

NRI Herald • Aug 24

India immigration: No physical stamps from Sept 1, 2026. Digital clearance for faster departures.
News

India to End Boarding Pass Stamps for International Flights From Sept 1

NRI Herald • Aug 23

Portrait of Indian tech leader Vikram Wadhwa discussing visa and immigration
Visa & Immigration

Why Tech Expert Vivek Wadhwa Wants to Abolish the H-1B Visa Program

NRI Herald • Aug 23

Gujarat CM Patel and dignitaries at NJ Akshardham Temple, showcasing Indian culture.
Culture

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Visits NJ Akshardham Temple

NRI Herald • Aug 23

Indian-American store owner and security footage of a robbery.
News

Indian-American Store Owner Shot Dead in Tennessee Robbery Witnessed by Daughter

NRI Herald • Aug 23

GOPIO-CT members in Indian attire at Stamford WorldFest news event.
Culture

GOPIO-CT Launches Stamford WorldFest With Dances of India

NRI Herald • Aug 22

Chef in blue apron slices potatoes in Texas restaurant kitchen, facing staff shortages.
News

Texas Restaurants Face Staff Shortages Amid Immigration Crackdown

NRI Herald • Aug 22

Long read • News

22 Indian Sailors Safe After Pirates Hijack Two Ships Off Somalia, Yemen

Twenty-two Indian sailors are safe after pirates hijacked two commercial vessels off Yemen and Somalia. Both ships remain under pirate control while India's government coordinates with local authorities to secure their welfare

By News desk
NRI Herald • Aug 22
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Indian-Origin Doctor Denies Assault Claims After Miami Airport Arrest

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Abbotsford Woman Fined $1,000 for Illegal Dumping After Viral Video

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19-Year-Old UC Santa Cruz Student Killed After Car Plunges Off Cliff

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Reported by NRI Herald • Aug 24
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By the numbers

The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

Sourced from Census ACS, USCIS, Pew Research and our own newsroom data team.

5.4M
Indian Americans nationwide
+12% since 2020
$144K
Median household income
Highest of any group
1.1M
Awaiting green cards
EB-2 / EB-3 backlog
16
Sitting in Congress & state-wide office
Up from 4 a decade ago

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NRI Herald • Aug 21

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Culture

Indian Food Festival Ottawa 2026: Dates, Free Admission & Highlights

NRI Herald • Aug 21

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Politics

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NRI Herald • Aug 20

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Visa & Immigration

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NRI Herald • Aug 20

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