Dear President Trump, On behalf of the Indian American community, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your historic victory and remarkable resiliency in this election. Your leadership and deep connection with the American people have culminated in this extraordinary […]
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Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) celebrates the resiliency of the US and Indian Democracies[Milpitas, 07/28/2024] – On the occasion of independence days of the US and India, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted an august gathering of esteemed elected leaders and community leaders […]
Press Release: Different agencies, Universities as well as Students organizations should work towards addressing the spike in the deaths of Indian origin Students in the US(If you are an Indian student currently studying in any university in the US, please visit the bottom of this page to fill the survey.) […]
===================================================================FIIDS offers an online Certificate Program in Civic Engagement and Leadership as a cohort education and internship program for high school students. This unique program blends skills development with education, providing an excellent opportunity for high school students (from 10th grade) to understand and experience public policy making, civic engagement, […]
Congressional Works and Policy Studies (CWPS) Internship program for undergrad and grad students Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) Congressional Works and Policy Studies Internship program offers internships to energetic and self-motivated undergraduate students looking to increase their experience in public policy, service and leadership. The Indo-American Internship […]
FACT SHEET on India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) (Image source and Credit – Reuters) As the US being stewards of democratic principles and human rights, within the context of the profoundly consequential partnership between the United States and India in the 21st century, we diligently scrutinize developments impacting both nations. […]
Event Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSK1U-UZJglfGAio3xnXAytgJ6nPECIS3 Tech Immigration Summit: Past Event News Coverage: https://m.economictimes.com/nri/latest-updates/us-lawmakers-call-for-addressing-green-card-backlog-and-resolving-h-1b-issues-at-immigration-summit/articleshow/108429767.cms https://www.indiatoday.in/world/indians-abroad/story/green-card-backlog-h1b-visa-tech-immigration-summit-us-policy-democrats-republicans-indian-diaspora-2513924-2024-03-12 https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-lawmaker-advocates-for-removal-of-green-card-quota-for-highly-qualified-indian-professionals-13748269.html Organized by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora (FIIDS) Date: Monday, March 11th Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Rayburn House, Capitol Hill Topic “The Tech Immigration Policies and their role in Bolstering the US […]
FIIDS Celebration of Indian American Advocacy Annual Reporting and fundraiser for 2024 Dinner and Live Music Entertainment Date: Friday 17th November 2023 Time: 5:30pm PST – 8:30pm followed by Dinner over Live Music Location: FalconX Main Hall, 691 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA Program: Invitation Open for all. Support Donations […]
Request to Enhance OPT Rules for Retaining U.S. Trained STEM Graduates Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) submitted following asks to the USCIS and the DHS on OPT for foreign students. On behalf of Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, we submit a request from foreign students […]
Solidarity with Israel on War on Jihadi Terror from Hamas Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM EST (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST) Location: ONLINE Link: Speakers: Moderator: Nissim Reuben and Khanderao Kand Please join us for a panel discussion on solidarity with Israel on the […]