My family came from South India around 25 years ago. My dad got the visa because of my uncle who was already a U.S. citizen. My mom got hers with her brother. They told me when they first came to the United States, since the Indian currency is valued so less, it was hard for them to make a living here. True to Binders, they settled in Queens where many Indians decide to live when they first immigrate. My parents told me when they arrived they were shocked at how diverse America was compared to India. There were many races they saw, especially their “neighbors,” the Chinese. They first got a taste of different cuisines in America because of the different cultures it represents.
The immigration was transformed from the previous immigration wave because there was more diversity during the 1960 wave. Many from the Asian continent participated during this wave as well as the Hispanics from the Eastern Hemisphere. Many white left the area causing there to be a complete mix and “equality” among the races. It goes without saying that blacks were still treated worse than others even though they settled in America for a long time.
and Similarities at the same time (NumbersUSA)
Many Indians that do come here don’t really cpm like other races. They usually have one that comes and in your case it was your uncle that came got settle and sent for your father. This was very similar to my father and uncle. Most come here for better opportunities than in there home country. But the discussion in class made me see that we probably came at different times but we all wanted the same thing and that was to achieve the american dream.