More than 100 members of Immigration Voice – an organization comprising over 57,000 members of largely Indian highly- skilled professionals caught in the Green Card immigration backlog for years – descended on Capitol Hill last week to urge U.S. lawmakers to expedite the process so they could become part of a productive and competitive American workforce.

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Even nearly 10 years after 9/11, Muslim Americans, South Asian Americans and Sikh Americans continue to be discriminated against and subjected to racist taunts and hate crimes, Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez told a United States Senate panel last week. more>

The StartUp Visa Act of 2011 was introduced by Senators John Kerry (D-MA), Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Mark Udall (D-CO). The Act will amend immigration law to give immigrant entrepreneurs three new options for entry or retention of residency. more>

Discouraged by the economic downturn in the United States and buoyed by the promise of a continuing dynamic work situation in India, about 74 percent of Indian students surveyed recently across America said they plan to return home. more>

Gurwinder Singh, 18, faced bullying all through his school years in Queens, New York. In high school, a girl spilled soda all over his turban in front of his entire biology class and their teacher, who did not respond adequately. He explained how embarrassed he was to have this happen in front of his classmates and how vulnerable he felt since his teacher did not stand up for him. more>

Reversing a standard practice of work-sponsored immigrants working at client sites, a new ruling bans such activity and has over-zealous airport security deporting legal immigrants on site. more>

As the Indian American community finds more of its own in powerful political positions, the community as a whole feels as though it has finally made a place for itself in politics. more>

That earlier protocol allowed for a wand to be passed over turbans without touching them. But the new rule mandates a pat down of any headgear, including hats, saying it was one of the periodic adjustments made to address changing threats. more>

Morshed Alam, who is running for a seat in the state assembly, accused rival Rory Lancman of racism. But Uma Sengupta, Democratic leader of the 25th Assembly District, said that “no one has done more to bring South Asians into the political process than Rory.” more>

According to a survey conducted by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Asian-American voters could not properly exercise their voting rights due to lack of language assistance, rude and hostile behavior of poll workers and racist remarks. more>

"What worries me about becoming so comfortable with what is Indian about me is that I forget mental and social change is inevitable and necessary for me to grow. I’m afraid of remaining idle in my mindset.” more>

“We’re all glad that the Kapoors are out of jail but there are thousands of other Kapoors in jails across America because of bureaucratic apathy, indifference or insensitivity,” Michael Maggio, lawyer of the Afghan couple. more>

Award-winning Indian filmmaker Rakesh Sharma says he became a victim of police harrassment for practicing his craft: shooting video of traffic on Park Avenue more>

The days of harassment or firing employees for wearing a turban or hijab may soon be over in New York City. A package of bills have been introduced in City Council to prevent hate crimes and discrimination against Sikhs. more>

The Legal Aid Network for South Asians will help the community prepare for the next 9/11. The group, focused on the New York region, hopes to tackle crime and immigration law as well as other obstacles faced by South Asians at home and the workplace. more>

Over the years, the U.S. administration has been alarmed at the increasing failure rate of American students in schools. Now, Indian teachers have come to the aid of American students who are grappling with difficult subjects. Experts predict this will be a boon for India. more>

Daniel is the only person of Indian origin to be a cantor in the United States. Surprised that many Jews here had no idea how Jews live peacefully in India, he is set to talk about "the least known and the most benevolent Jewish Diaspora." more>

Throwing two parties in one night, Bush and the first lady hosted the Pakistani-Muslim fete and were a no-show at the Indian soiree, despite the efforts of some leading Indian-American Republican leaders and fundraisers for his re-election campaign. more>

The Indian-American community established a major foothold within the Democratic Party with the creation of the Indo American Leadership Council. If the Council raises $2.5 million in time for the presidential election in November, it will offer Indian Americans an unprecedented level of access to the White House if Senator John Kerry wins. more>

There have been more incidents of discrimination and bias-related harassment of South Asians, Arabs and Muslims in the city since September 11 than has been reported, a New York City Commission of Human Rights report reveals. more>

Too often culture determines destiny. It establishes a person’s desires, values, belief system and conduct. Desires govern a person’s determination, which is reflected in one’s deeds. I would like to share some of the ideas that have helped me teach my children how to integrate Indian and American culture. more>

The survey noted that with daily operating costs of $137 daily and gross income of less than $160, the drivers' net average daily earnings is $22.14. more>

For six weeks, Hyder and his 63-year-old mother Saleha Mahmood Razvi were detained in separate jails, with no knowledge of each other’s whereabouts. Police came to their house when they received a package of bees in the mail. more>

A government report released earlier this month that criticized the treatment of over 700 detainees held after September 11 will boost lawsuits against Attorney General John Ashcroft, say legal experts. more>

Gurpreet Singh is no stranger to being stared at. Few Sikhs are, after September 11th. Recently, he faced a more serious threat on his way home to Syosset on the Long Island Railroad. But fellow Americans helped him stand up for himself. more>