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Washington: The number of Indians who immigrate to America from foreign countries is the second largest. While Mexicans are in first place. Of America's population of more than 333 million, there are 16 million, 38 thousand and 429 Mexicans. While Indians are 22,25,447.
However, the most notable thing is that Indian festivals like Diwali in America are now officially celebrated by the government. The current Vice President of America is also of Indian origin. The Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department is also of Indian origin.
After Indians, among the foreigners who have got American citizenship, there are 65960 Indians who have got American citizenship in 2022. After that, in 2022, among those who obtained US citizenship or green card holders (permanent residence), 53,413 Filipinos, 46,913 Cubans, 34,524 citizens of the Dominican Republic obtained US citizenship. While 33,246 Vietnamese became American citizens. According to data from the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS), only 27,038 Chinese were granted US citizenship in 2022.
Providing data for 2023, CRS says 29,000 Indians are eligible for green cards.
It is worth noting that the US State Department also says that Indians have made commendable contributions in many different fields including America's space sector, trade-industry, IT sector.
It is natural that under these circumstances America should welcome Indians and celebrate their festivals.