Kdee, I agree on most parts that you super-pondered on for a small raised question (however I appreciate that effort!), except for couple facts: -You are not called an American or even a Nepalese-American when you hold a green card! You sure can call yourself so once you get the 'Citizenship'. -Nepalese die to call themselves American Citizens or be identified among the peers as 'Green Card holders', and even the F1s, H1s, tourists, and worst.. the ILLEGALS don't hesitate saying "I'm an American"; and here we are talking about the GENERATIONS of NATIONALITY....~~~ What shatters that pride to be called a NEPALI and what lifts one up to that ultimate paradise by identifying themselves as fake/real Americans ? SO forget about Nepalese-American and Nepalese-Tibetan (two-word-phrases), and tell me... what would you call yourself if you and even your parents (not necessarily)was born and raised in the USA, and someone simply asks you what nationality you are...(just a plain nationality question, not the originality?) Would you say: A. An American B. An American C. An American D. All of the above Bingo... You're right!!! Note: Just want to make sth clear--> my second fact is the generalized statement. I hope not to see anyone claiming he/she doesn't lie/add up/fake the Nationality, and is PROUD to be a Nepali;... sure we all are!