Summary:
According to a Migration Policy Institute (MPI) report, Indian migrants make up the largest group of educated immigrants in the United States, accounting for 14% of the global pool. As of 2022, the U.S. had over 14 million college-educated migrants, with 48% entering between 2018 and 2022. Among them, 2 million were Indian citizens, establishing India and China as the leading nations of origin for educated immigrants.
The statistics reveal that 68% of college-educated immigrants in the U.S. were under the age of 55, compared to 61% of U.S.-born graduates in that age group. Over 72% of all H-1B visa petitions approved in the fiscal year 2022-23 went to Indian workers. Furthermore, in the 2022-23 academic year, 1.1 million international students enrolled in U.S. higher education, with India contributing 267,000, highlighting the significant role of Indian migrants in the labor market and education system.
Source: IBEF
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