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Raised in India, 59-year-old Bendapudi moved to the United States to pursue her doctoral studies at the University of Kansas

 Immigrant Achievement Award for India-American academic

Neeli Bendapudi, the Indian American president of Penn State University, will receive this year's prestigious Immigrant Achievement Award for her contributions to higher education in the US.

Raised in India, 59-year-old Bendapudi moved to the United States to pursue her doctoral studies at the University of Kansas

Neeli Bendapudi, the Indian American president of Penn State University, will receive this year's prestigious Immigrant Achievement Award for her contributions to higher education in the US.
The award is presented each year to an individual or organisation that exhibits a commitment and dedication to America's heritage as a nation of immigrants and advocacy for humane immigration policy.
The award would be presented to 59-year-old Bendapudi at the DC Immigrant Achievement Awards reception on April 28, according to a statement.
For nearly 30 years, Penn State President Dr Bendapudi&rsquo;s career in higher education has been committed to student success, fostering inclusive excellence, and creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to thrive," said Jeremy Robbins, executive director of the American Immigration Council.
Terming her a "values-driven" leader, Robbins said Bendapudi believes strongly in the transformative power of higher education and its impact on individuals and communities.
&ldquo;As an immigrant and trailblazer, she has spent years navigating the lack of diversity in leadership and the challenges confronting minority groups. This year, we are thrilled to commemorate Dr. Bendapudi for embodying the diverse contributions generations of immigrants bring to this nation and as a testament to the enduring power of our country&rsquo;s immigrant history,&rdquo; Robbins said.
Raised in India, Bendapudi moved to the United States to pursue her doctoral studies at the University of Kansas and to launch her career as an academic leader and educator.
She is the first woman and the first person of colour to serve as Penn State&rsquo;s president, where she oversees the university&rsquo;s modern land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service across 24 campuses and the online Penn State World Campus.
Bendapudi said she was deeply honoured to be named the recipient of this year&rsquo;s Immigrant Achievement Award and equally humbled to be among such prestigious past honorees, each of whom reflects the importance and impact of immigration within the US.
"The United States is a nation of immigrants, and I am merely one of many who have come to this country in search of America&rsquo;s &lsquo;golden door&rsquo; to opportunity and prosperity,&rdquo; Bendapudi said.

Cold, isolated, in the middle of the frozen&nbsp;tundra. On a long arduous path, to get one shot at the elusive &lsquo;American&rsquo; dream.
An Indian family made global headlines in January, after they froze to death while being trafficked across the Canadian border, into the United States.
The family of four from Gujarat were identified as, Jagdish Patel (39), his wife Vaishali (37), their 11-year-old daughter Vihangi and 3-year-old son Dharmik.
Media reports said, they set off from a small village, Dingucha in Gujarat, on 10th January, with Canada visitor visas stamped in their passports.
They landed in Toronto on 12th January. Six days later, the family arrived in Emerson, a tiny town on the Canada-US border where night-time temperatures regularly drop below -35 degrees centigrade in winter.
They were dropped off at a nearby point in brand new coats and gloves, and then began making the treacherous journey to America on foot, in the pitch dark.
The next night, the Patel family were discovered frozen to death in the snow, 12 metres away from the US border.
Success stories of Indians who managed to make a better life for themselves abroad, are like a beam of hope for many back home, who are dreaming of a similar future.
For many families here in India, settling in America is a matter of dignity and social prestige, they feel the need to keep chasing the dream, no matter the cost.
Naresh Gehi, an Indo-US Lawyer and the Director of Gehi&rsquo;s Immigration and International Legal Services is an expert in complex Immigration strategies, he explains why the American dream is so deep-rooted in the Indian psyche.
So, why are Indians crossing into the US illegally?
According to a 2021 report published by the New American Economy, an American think tank, out of the 10.3 million undocumented immigrants in the US, 5,87,000 were from India; the third-largest share.
Human smuggling into the US is a multi-million dollar business. According to reports, it can cost anywhere between Rs 50 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per person to enter the US illegally.
But innocent families in smaller cities and villages, often fall prey to immigration agents, and end up taking massive loans or selling their lands to pursue their American dream.
But these unregulated agents never tell them of the risks that they may encounter on the way.
The Patel family&rsquo;s death also sheds light on the flourishing human&nbsp;trafficking and smuggling industry in India which feeds on poor or uninformed people's dreams to settle in the US&nbsp;to pursue the 'American dream'.
Estimates put real number of immigration agents operating in India is close to 100,000. Most are unregulated.
Most of these agents are often small-time criminals who lure clients on social media and operate informally &mdash; playing up their foreign contacts.
These agents charge vast sums, to help people obtain visitor visas or student visas at dubious institutions in Canada, after which they illegally overstay.
While the appetite for the American dream still doesn&rsquo;t wane, illegal immigrants are often unaware of the legal risks that are involved.
Exploitation by smugglers or dubious employersSmugglers and dubious employers, in many cases, if the migrants are women, sexually harass or even traffick into prostitution.
Restrictive access to healthcare servicesIllegal migrants suffer worse due to mental and physical ailments. The US border authorities tend to allow unauthorised migrants to reside temporarily, but they are not entitled to legal health benefits in cases of emergency.&nbsp;
Unfair treatment in detention facilities&nbsp;I.C.E. or the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has come under criticism for treatment of these migrants in detention facilities, mistreating minors, separating families, and even abuse.
Criminal penalties for entering the US illegallyFinally, when caught, illegal migrants can be slapped with heavy penalties along with a jail term of up to six months or more.&nbsp;
The question remains, whether such desperation is worth the efforr. Would these families not be better off exploring progressive avenues in India ?
Here is where the govt can help. Setting up new schemes for gainful employment can help keep Indians in India.

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A family of 4 freezing to death while crossing over illegally to the US in Jan this year shed light on rampant illegal immigration from India. We unravel the risks involved.

Cold, isolated, in the middle of the frozen&nbsp;tundra. On a long arduous path, to get one shot at the elusive &lsquo;American&rsquo; dream.
An Indian family made global headlines in January, after they froze to death while being trafficked across the Canadian border, into the United States.
The family of four from Gujarat were identified as, Jagdish Patel (39), his wife Vaishali (37), their 11-year-old daughter Vihangi and 3-year-old son Dharmik.
Media reports said, they set off from a small village, Dingucha in Gujarat, on 10th January, with Canada visitor visas stamped in their passports.
They landed in Toronto on 12th January. Six days later, the family arrived in Emerson, a tiny town on the Canada-US border where night-time temperatures regularly drop below -35 degrees centigrade in winter.
They were dropped off at a nearby point in brand new coats and gloves, and then began making the treacherous journey to America on foot, in the pitch dark.
The next night, the Patel family were discovered frozen to death in the snow, 12 metres away from the US border.
Success stories of Indians who managed to make a better life for themselves abroad, are like a beam of hope for many back home, who are dreaming of a similar future.
For many families here in India, settling in America is a matter of dignity and social prestige, they feel the need to keep chasing the dream, no matter the cost.
Naresh Gehi, an Indo-US Lawyer and the Director of Gehi&rsquo;s Immigration and International Legal Services is an expert in complex Immigration strategies, he explains why the American dream is so deep-rooted in the Indian psyche.
So, why are Indians crossing into the US illegally?
According to a 2021 report published by the New American Economy, an American think tank, out of the 10.3 million undocumented immigrants in the US, 5,87,000 were from India; the third-largest share.
Human smuggling into the US is a multi-million dollar business. According to reports, it can cost anywhere between Rs 50 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per person to enter the US illegally.
But innocent families in smaller cities and villages, often fall prey to immigration agents, and end up taking massive loans or selling their lands to pursue their American dream.
But these unregulated agents never tell them of the risks that they may encounter on the way.
The Patel family&rsquo;s death also sheds light on the flourishing human&nbsp;trafficking and smuggling industry in India which feeds on poor or uninformed people's dreams to settle in the US&nbsp;to pursue the 'American dream'.
Estimates put real number of immigration agents operating in India is close to 100,000. Most are unregulated.
Most of these agents are often small-time criminals who lure clients on social media and operate informally &mdash; playing up their foreign contacts.
These agents charge vast sums, to help people obtain visitor visas or student visas at dubious institutions in Canada, after which they illegally overstay.
While the appetite for the American dream still doesn&rsquo;t wane, illegal immigrants are often unaware of the legal risks that are involved.
Exploitation by smugglers or dubious employers Smugglers and dubious employers, in many cases, if the migrants are women, sexually harass or even traffick into prostitution.
Restrictive access to healthcare services Illegal migrants suffer worse due to mental and physical ailments. The US border authorities tend to allow unauthorised migrants to reside temporarily, but they are not entitled to legal health benefits in cases of emergency.&nbsp;
Unfair treatment in detention facilities&nbsp; I.C.E. or the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has come under criticism for treatment of these migrants in detention facilities, mistreating minors, separating families, and even abuse.
Criminal penalties for entering the US illegally Finally, when caught, illegal migrants can be slapped with heavy penalties along with a jail term of up to six months or more.&nbsp;
The question remains, whether such desperation is worth the efforr. Would these families not be better off exploring progressive avenues in India ?
Here is where the govt can help. Setting up new schemes for gainful employment can help keep Indians in India.

The United States has waived in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants, including students and workers, at its diplomatic missions in India through December 31 this year.
Applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), those under Culture and extraordinary ability category visas (O, P, and Q visas).
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, South Asian Community Leader and US President Joe Biden’s Advisor for Asian Americans, said, "This was much-needed support to visa applicants, and would be very helpful to our friends and immediate family members and help alleviate a lot of their concerns and inconveniences."
To be eligible for the expanded interview waiver programme, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; have never been refused a US visa and have no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
They also need to be a resident or national of the country in which they are applying; among other, the State Department said.
The US embassy in New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai will release more than 20,000 additional waiver (dropbox) appointments for Spring 2022 to allow qualified applicants to make use of the new interview waiver authority.
The move is being seen as an effort to increase people-to people relationships between the US and India. Authorities say, both India and the US share strong democratic values and can provide leadership in the Asia Pacific region.

US waives in-person interview for many visas for Indians till December 31, 2022

Applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), those under Culture and extraordinary ability category visas (O, P, and Q visas).

US waives in-person interview for many visas for Indians till December

// SUPER: US waives in-person interviews for many visa applicants in India
// SUPER: Waiver will apply to students, diplomatic workers till December 31
The United States has waived in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants, including students and workers, at its diplomatic missions in India through December 31 this year.
// SUPER: Waiver will include workers in Culture category
Applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), those under Culture and extraordinary ability category visas (O, P, and Q visas).
// SUPER: Applicants should have no potential visa ineligibility criteria
To be eligible for the expanded interview waiver programme, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; have never been refused a US visa and have no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
// SUPER: Waiver an effort to boost people-to-people US-India ties 
The move is being seen as an effort to increase people-to people relationships between the US and India. Authorities say, both India and the US share strong democratic values and can provide leadership in the Asia Pacific region.

Applicants eligible for the waiver are students, workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), those under Culture and extraordinary ability category visas.

The United States has waived in-person interview requirements for many visa applicants, including students and workers, at its diplomatic missions in India through December 31 this year.
Applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), those under Culture and extraordinary ability category visas (O, P, and Q visas).
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Ajay Jain Bhutoria, South Asian Community Leader and US President Joe Biden&rsquo;s Advisor for Asian Americans, said, "This was much-needed support to visa applicants, and would be very helpful to our friends and immediate family members and help alleviate a lot of their concerns and inconveniences."
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To be eligible for the expanded interview waiver programme, applicants seeking these visa classifications must have previously been issued any category of US visa; have never been refused a US visa and have no indication of ineligibility or potential visa ineligibility.
They also need to be a resident or national of the country in which they are applying; among other, the State Department said.
The US embassy in New Delhi and its consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai will release more than 20,000 additional waiver (dropbox) appointments for Spring 2022 to allow qualified applicants to make use of the new interview waiver authority.
The move is being seen as an effort to increase people-to people relationships between the US and India. Authorities say, both India and the US share strong democratic values and can provide leadership in the Asia Pacific region.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States. 
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing startup visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.
The America COMPETES Act essentially aims to take on China to attract innovation and entrepreneurship to build stronger supply chains. Data shows that America loses out to countries like Canada when it comes to a tailored start-up visa. The reform therefore aims to fill the gap and its a win-win for Indians.

US bill removes green card cap for STEM doctorates, introduces startup visa

The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States.
// SUPER: US House of Representatives passes America COMPETES Act
// SUPER: Immigration reform aimed at entrepreneurs and STEM PhDs
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
// SUPER: Reform introduces new 'W' category of start-up visas
The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing start-up visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
// SUPER: Foreign nationals with ownership interest in start-ups eligible
// SUPER: spouses and children of start-up visa holders can apply too
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
// SUPER: Bill removes cap on green card limits for STEM doctorates
// SUPER: STEM PhDs can pursue careers in US without returning home
The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.

The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.

An immigration reform passed by the US House of Representatives recently, could benefit thousands of Indians who are looking to move and work in the United States.
The House version of the America COMPETES Act features a host of immigration-related changes for budding entrepreneurs and STEM doctorates, allowing them easier access to a green card.
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The Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act for providing startup visas. The 'W' category visa will be classified into three categories namely W-1, W-2 and W-3.
W-1 visa will be given to foreign nationals who have ownership interest in startups, a W-2 visa is for staff critical for operation of the startup and W-3 visa for the spouses and children of W-1 and W-2 visa holders.
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The Act also removes green card limits for those who hold a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines, from a US university or an equivalent foreign institution. STEM students could claim 'dual intent' status, meaning they could declare their interest in pursuing a career in the US after graduation, rather than first returning to their home country.
The America COMPETES Act essentially aims to take on China to attract innovation and entrepreneurship to build stronger supply chains. Data shows that America loses out to countries like Canada when it comes to a tailored start-up visa. The reform therefore aims to fill the gap and its a win-win for Indians.

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