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Canada arrivals passport control line for visa and immigration.
Visa & Immigration

Visa Hurdles Mount for Indian Students in Canada, US

NRI Herald • Aug 24

EduGo Abroad team and leadership celebrate acquisition news
News

Manifest Global Acquires EduGo to Expand Europe Study Options

NRI Herald • Aug 24

Diwali lamps and flower petals, celebrating Indian culture.
Culture

California Lawmakers Recognize Diwali 2026 to Honor Indian Americans

NRI Herald • Aug 24

TCS executives shake hands in front of Porsche and TCS logos.
Business

TCS Acquires Porsche's MHP IT Unit in $1.46 Billion AI Deal

NRI Herald • Aug 24

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

Long read • News

Indian-Origin Doctor Denies Assault Claims After Miami Airport Arrest

Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, a 45-year-old Indian-origin urologist and former University of Miami professor, was arrested at Miami International Airport on three counts of sexual battery and has released a video statement strongly denying all accusations

By News desk
NRI Herald • Aug 22
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Gujarat CM Patel and dignitaries at NJ Akshardham Temple, showcasing Indian culture.
Culture

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Visits NJ Akshardham Temple

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News

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

By Business desk

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

GOPIO-CT Launches Stamford WorldFest With Dances of India

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Texas Restaurants Face Staff Shortages Amid Immigration Crackdown

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Nvidia Considers Investing In Perplexity At $30 Billion Valuation
Reported by NRI Herald • Aug 25
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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 22

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NRI Herald • Aug 22

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News

MEA Blocks Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Visit

NRI Herald • Aug 22

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News

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NRI Herald • Aug 22

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Business

Duos Technologies Names Dipan Patel Chief Operating Officer

NRI Herald • Aug 21

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Visa & Immigration

US Expands $750 B-1/B-2 Visa Fast-Track Program to More Countries

NRI Herald • Aug 21