India, June 11 -- Forbes has released a list of America's top 250 most successful immigrants - with actor, politician and real estate mogul Arnold Schwarzenegger topping the list. Schwarzenegger edged past Elon Musk, the world's richest man, to claim the title of America's most successful immigrant.

"Since its inception, America has been a place where people come to turn ambition into opportunity and possibility into reality," said Forbes Chief Content Officer, Randall Lane. "This list recognizes individuals whose ambition and achievements have not only created extraordinary success for themselves, but have also transformed industries and expanded opportunity for others."

India was represented by a number of successful immigrants on the...