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Indian-americanFor an article on American Indians see 'Native Americans'. An Indian American is an American by residence or citizenship who has ancestry originating in the Indian subregion of South Asia. For example, a great number of Indian Americans were born in India and immigrated to the United States, or were born in the United States and have Indian ancestry. Another significant example is that of Americans of Indian origin from other parts of the world's Indian diaspora, and their descendants in America. Numbering at least 2.5 million, Indian Americans account for slightly less than 1% of the total population of the United States. Indian Americans are the largest subgroup of South Asian Americans, and the third-largest subgroup of Asian Americans, after Chinese Americans and Filipino Americans. 2 million Indian Americans are either legal citizens or permanent residents, and an additional 500,000 to 1 million others work in the country and have been granted work-permits and visas, but are not citizens or permanent residents. Many Indian Americans specialize in the fields of computers and medicine; while many others are engineers or other specialists. There are many negative stereotypes about Indian Americans, such as the idea that all Indians in the USA perform menial jobs like working at 7-11 or driving taxis. In fact, Indian Americans are one of the most skilled ethnic groups in the United States (being dramatically over-represented in the field of medicine, for instance), and are actually considered to be the wealthiest group of immigrants in the United States. Demographic and Cultural Profile Like the terms "Asian American" or "South Asian American," the term "Indian American" is also an umbrella label applying to a huge mosaic of cultures, and people of widely varying socioeconomic status, education, place of residence, generation, views, values, lifestyles, and appearance. While statistics below describe general trends, no attempts can fully portray the diversity of the community. Economics Education Settlement This subsection is a stub for settlment patterns, including distribution by state or city, degree of dispersion, and relocation patterns. Variety of Heritage Language This subsection is a stub for the high degree of English language proficiency, as well as multilingualism and the variety of anscestral languages. Community-oriented Businesses This subsection is a stub for Indian American businesses that cater to the Indian American community. Note that this will overlap significantly with South Asian oriented businesses in general. Cultural Establishments This subsection is a stub for non-business physical establishments, such as community centers, temples, mosques, churches, and museums. Travel Entertainment This subsection is a stub for popular Indian-oriented entertainment options within the community, as well as impact on American entertainment. History and Immigration Timeline Current Social Issues This section is a stub for current issues and questions in the community. Classification This subsection is a stub for issues regarding labeling and categorization of Indian Americans Unity This subsection is a stub for unity with other American ethnic groups, as well as unity of groups within the community. Discrimination This subsection is a stub for current discrimination, direct or indirect. Historic discrimination better suited for History section. Immigration Media Portrayal Assimilation Generation Gap Marriage Politics This section is a stub for political activity, political organizations, involvement in foreign politics, and notable political figures. See also List of famous Indian Americans Books on Indian Americans Films with Indian American Subject Matter Other External Links
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