Sital Kalantry

Jul 23, 2024 | seattletimes.com | Karthick Ramakrishnan |Sital Kalantry

The national election promises to herald an unprecedented year for Indian Americans in U.S. politics. President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris when he announced he was ending his presidential campaign. Usha Vance, the wife of former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, also traces her roots to India.

Mar 4, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sital Kalantry

Only about 3% of the people who have submitted green card applications will receive permanent status in the US in fiscal year 2024 according to a recent Cato Institute Report. Of the approximately 35 million applications are pending, only 1.1 million people will receive green cards in 2024. While it is true that the number of applicants has increased over time, the backlog problem is also due to the US government’s rejection of applicants.

Dec 22, 2023 | seattletimes.com | Sital Kalantry |Stephen Yale-Loehr

The U.S. immigration system disproportionately impacts people from India who are contributing to the U.S. economy. Each year, the United States issues 140,000 green cards based on employment. However, these green cards, which allow someone to live and work permanently in the U.S., are not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result of antiquated rules, green cards are capped; people from no single country can receive more than 7% of the annual employment-based green card allotment.

Sep 5, 2023 | seattletimes.com | Sital Kalantry

As world leaders gather in New Delhi for the G-20 summit on Sept. 9, India’s global influence is shining bright. Prime Minister Modi’s recent state visit to the United States demonstrates the strong geopolitical relationship between the countries.  Rather than encouraging this relationship, a growing number of commentators have urged the United States to distance itself from India because of its human rights record.