Because the American Dream is still very much alive and well, millions of people wish to immigrate to the United States. The nation provides access to the best universities and schools in the world, as well as endless economic opportunities and an extremely high standard of living.
Even Indians are susceptible to the allure of the American lifestyle. Indian Americans, the largest Asian American group after Chinese Americans, number over 4.9 million and account for about 1.35% of the total population of the United States. Additionally, the highest-earning ethnic group in the US is Indian Americans.
The majority of skilled tech workers in the US are temporary, non-immigrant Indian workers. Based on an analysis of USCIS data by the National Foundation for American Policy, this group of over 1.2 million people—including dependents—is waiting for green cards under the first, second, and third employment-based categories. The path to US citizenship and a Green Card is a difficult one for these Indians. In 2024, 780,884 individuals registered for an H-1B and just 188,400 were selected. These low odds have remained relatively unchanged over the past several years and are unlikely to change.
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