Asian Indians in Michigan

Contents

Contents Introduction ...............................................1 Origins ....................................................3 Punjab ................................................5 Gujarat ................................................6 Kerala .................................................6 Other Coastal States .....................................7 Twice Migrants .........................................7 The Old Immigration, before 1968 .............................9 Asian Indians Come to America ............................9 Asian Indians Come to Michigan ..........................15 The New Immigration, 1968 and After .........................23 Life in Michigan ...........................................35 Residence Patterns .....................................35 Concerns and Solutions .................................38 Ties with the Homeland .....................................59 Accomplishments and Contributions ..........................63 Summary .................................................67 SIDEBARS The Mythology of Emigration and Immigration .................10 Population Profile: Asian Indian Americans ....................14 Asians in Michigan .........................................25 Profile ofAsian Indians in the United States ....................33 APPENDICES Appendix 1. A Success Story .................................69 Appendix 2. Asian Indians Enrich State ........................73 Notes ....................................................77 For Further Reference .......................................85 Index ....................................................91 ...