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Rally-goers made a human chain on the expansive lawn of the US Capitol chanting slogans like “Clear green card backlog”, “High-skilled immigrants deserve better”, “DALCA deserves better”. Continue reading High-skilled Indian workers, DALCA kids urge US lawmakers to clear green card backlog
Born in India and having migrated to the US as a teenager, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is very vocal when it comes to immigration and upholding the rights of immigrants. “Unless you are native American, you came from somewhere and 92 percent of Asian Americans have come through the family immigration system”, she told the AAPI gathering. Continue reading National Indian physicians group takes compelling causes to Capitol Hill
The ‘March for Our Lives’ rally in Washington drew upwards of half a million gun control advocates, and several thousand more attended some 800 sister marches across the country and around the world, making it a revolutionary movement. Continue reading Massive crowds descend on DC to demand gun control
The Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2018 would more than double the high-tech visas and virtually eliminate employment-based green card backlogs. Continue reading Senators Hatch, Flake introduce merit-based immigration bill expanding H-1B visa program
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests
Addressing the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC), Senator Chuck Schumer said, “When I wrote the immigration bill, there is a special provision to allow more Indians to come to America”. Continue reading US lawmakers laud Indian-American community at Senate Luncheon hosted by Indian American Friendship Council
Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California noted that among the DACA recipients (called Dreamers) are over 3,000 from India, more than 7,000 from South Korea, nearly 5,000 from the Philippines, some 2,000 from Pakistan, and thousands of others who are Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs). “They all deserve a chance to achieve the American dream”, she said. Continue reading Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act
Senator Kamala Harris, the first ever Indian-American elected to the upper chamber of Congress, delivered the keynote address at the 2017 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon held in the nation’s capital to inspire the next generation of women leaders. Continue reading Senator Kamala Harris Keynotes 2017 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon to Promote Political Empowerment of Women
Vaisakhi celebrations began early this year with influential US lawmakers recognizing and partaking in the major Sikh festival on Capitol Hill. Continue reading US Lawmakers Celebrate Vaisakhi with Sikh Community on Capitol Hill
US lawmakers Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Joe Crowley (D-NY) have introduced a Resolution calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dedicate robust resources for investigating and prosecuting ethnic attacks, and urging President Trump to end his inflammatory rhetoric. Continue reading US lawmakers urge President Trump to stand up against hate crimes, end divisive rhetoric
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