April 2025 – Page 2

Bhutanese Refugees Deported from U.S., Arrested in Nepal, and Sent to ‘Refugee Camp’ Under Exit Ban After Court Order

Four Bhutanese refugees, deported from the United States and subsequently arrested in Nepal for illegal entry, have been sent to refugee camps following a Supreme Court order. The individuals—Sandeep Darji,

Green Card Approvals for Nepalis via Immigrant Visas Jump After Trump Inauguration

In the initial months of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, which began on January 20, 2025, there has been a slight increase in the number of Nepalis obtaining immigrant

Web Series on Nepali Immigrants’ Lives in the U.S. Set to Premiere on OTT Tomorrow

“Ghar But in America,” a web series filmed in Maryland that chronicles the lives of Nepali immigrants in the United States, is set to premiere on an over-the-top (OTT) platform

Community Comes Together in Hudson County for Candlelight Vigil to Combat Sexual Violence

On Thursday evening, numerous candles illuminated the North Bergen Public Library as HUDSON S.P.E.A.K.S. Against Sexual Violence, in collaboration with local partners, hosted a powerful vigil in observance of Sexual

Trump Administration Targets ‘Birth Tourism,’ Warns of Visa Denials for Pregnant Women

The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of Consular Affairs, has issued a warning to foreign nationals attempting to enter the United States on tourist visas for the purpose

U.S. Senator Warns Dismantling MCC Could Boost China’s Influence in Nepal and Beyond; Nepal’s $747M Projects in Doubt

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has raised alarm over reports that the Trump administration’s proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) is

DHS Plans to Revive “Remain in Mexico” Program, Invites Feedback on Draft PEA

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed reinstatement of the Migrant Protection

CBP Warns Noncitizens of Travel Risks Due to Immigration Law Changes; Re-Entry Could Be Barred

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a warning regarding the risks for noncitizens, including refugees and asylees, who travel abroad without proper documentation due to recent changes

Deported Bhutanese Refugees from the U.S. Allowed to Return to Original Camps in Nepal

Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered that four Bhutanese refugees, who were deported from the United States and subsequently sent to Nepal via Bhutan, be allowed to reside in the refugee

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for NYC Metro and Long Island Due to Wildfire Smoke

New York State environmental and health officials have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Thursday, April 24, 2025, covering the New York City Metro and Long Island regions. The