San Antonio’s \u201cLittle India\u201d is booming, thanks in large part to an influx of skilled immigrants from South Asia who work for organizations like Valero Energy Corp, the USAA, the South Texas Medical Center and H-E-B. <\/p>\n
Many of the immigrants have arrived alone on relatively short work contracts, but others bring their wives and families and pursue residency or citizenship. The area has also seen an influx of South Asian residents from other states who have moved to San Antonio for the low cost of living and strong economy.<\/p>\n
The city’s \u201cLittle India\u201d is located both near the headquarters of the USAA, which employs many South Asian information technology workers, and near the Medical Center, where many South Asian physicians and medical professionals work. The area includes numerous Indian and Pakistani restaurants, grocery stores and community centers.<\/p>\n
According to Dr. Jayesh Shah, president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" San Antonio’s \u201cLittle India\u201d is booming, thanks in large part to an influx of skilled immigrants from South Asia who work for organizations like Valero Energy Corp, the USAA, the South Texas Medical Center and H-E-B. Many of the immigrants…<\/span><\/p>\n