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Asylum-Based Green Card Delays May Worsen with New Suspension, Attorneys Warn

The processing of green card applications for individuals granted asylum in the United States is experiencing significant delays, with wait times already extending up to three years for some applicants.

Chandni Joshi Honored in New York for Decades of Advocacy in Gender Equality

Chandni Joshi, a prominent advocate for gender equality and policy reform in Nepal and South Asia for over five decades, was honored in New York during the Asian American Women’s

19-Year-Old Nepali Student Epson Bhatt Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Texas

A motorcycle accident has claimed the life of 19-year-old Epson Bhatta, a Nepali international student who arrived in the United States 15 months ago to pursue an education and a

Congressional Caucus Led by Grace Meng Denounces Trump’s Actions Against Green Card Holders

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued a statement denouncing the Trump administration’s recent actions targeting immigrants and legal permanent residents. The bicameral group of 79 lawmakers accused the

NYC Comptroller Slams Adams Administration for Mismanaging Ethnic Media Ad Spending

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has sharply criticized the Adams administration for its handling of advertising funds meant to support ethnic and community media (ECM) outlets, accusing the Mayor’s

U.S. Citizen Philip Found His Heart in Nepal Since 2007; His Wife Journeys Over 7,000 Miles with His Ashes to Honor His Final Wish

Clad in a pink kurta salwar and adorned with red bangles, 72-year-old American Loretta stood as a vision of beauty, yet her heart ached with unbearable pain. Atop Sarangkot Hill,

Green Card Holders Urged to Carry These Additional Documents When Reentering the U.S.

With the U.S. government implementing stricter immigration policies, Green Card holders returning to the U.S. after an extended stay abroad are facing heightened scrutiny. This has caused concern among many

Brad Lander Slams Andrew Cuomo Over Ties to Trump and Musk in Press Conference

In a Zoom press conference held today at 11 AM—moved online due to rain—New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander launched a blistering attack on former Governor Andrew Cuomo, accusing

Immigration Attorney Warns Green Card Holders with Asylum Status Against Visiting Home Countries

Bashu Phulara, a New York-based immigration attorney, has outlined potential challenges for asylees and asylum-based permanent residents considering travel to their home countries. Drawing on common client inquiries, Phulara explains

Asylum-Based Green Card Holders Should Rethink Home Country Travel—Here’s Why

As an immigration attorney, I often receive questions from asylees and asylum-based permanent residents about the risks of traveling back to their home country. Asylum is granted based on a