Happy Diwali: US Vice President Kamala Harris official residence was colourfully decorated with lights and diyas while guests were reportedly served a wide variety of authentic Indian delicacies from pani puri to traditional sweets
WASHINGTON, Oct 22: Diwali is a universal concept that transcends cultures, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday as she opened her official residence for scores of Indian Americans to celebrate the festival of lights. The Naval Observatory — official residence of the vice president — was colourfully decorated with lights and diyas (earthen lamps) while the guests were served a wide variety of authentic Indian delicacies from ‘pani puri’ to traditional sweets, community leaders, who attended the event, said. […]
A presidential commission on Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders has proposed the provision of stamping of H-1B visas inside the US. Currently, the stamping has to be done at a US Consulate or Embassy abroad before the H-1B status can be activated.
A presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has unanimously approved a recommendation for the provision of stamping of H-1B visas inside the US.
The move came from President s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders during its meeting at White House on Wednesday