Such first generation Indians, those who emigrated to the states in the 60s were typically the first batch of IITians...the first wave as we call it.... Such people are green card holders and are now referred to as Indo Americans.....
Let us accept it....the Americans may not have accepted Indians, Pakis with open arms...they are not the most friendly people...but what you can't contest is their "live and let live" mentality.....
Even today, the 4th wave considers the US as the holy grail....