Washington, April 15 -- Vice President of the United States JD Vance said on Tuesday (local time) that his Indian-origin in-laws are "great contributors" to the United States, as he underlined that while the administration is taking a tough stand on immigration fraud, it also recognises the role of immigrants who have "enriched" the country.

Speaking at a Turning Point USA tour event at the University of Georgia, Vance said citizens must prioritise the interests of the United States over the country they came from.

During the interaction, an Indian-origin attendee raised concerns about delays in green cards for those on H-1B visas. She said, "I am also a daughter of a legal immigrant who came here on an H-1B visa. My mom and my dad, we'...