U.S. Deports Seven Nepali Nationals for Child Sex Crimes, Aggravated Assault, and Felony Offenses

Seven Nepali nationals convicted of various serious offenses, including multiple sex crimes, were deported from the U.S. between the start of the Trump administration and July of this year.

According to details obtained from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, the seven Nepali men were convicted of charges including Sexual Assault – Carnal Abuse, Sex Offense, Burglary – Forced Entry-Residence, Aggravated Assault – Weapon, Enticement of a Minor for Indecent Purposes via Telecommunications, Driving Under the Influence of Liquor (DUI), and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor via Telecommunications.

A 39-year-old Nepali man convicted of Sexual Assault – Carnal Abuse on July 23, 2024, was ordered deported by an immigration court on April 24, 2025. He was subsequently deported to Nepal on July 15 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Another 36-year-old Nepali man convicted of a Sex Offense on July 24, 2023, received a deportation order from a court on January 17, 2025. He was deported on March 6 via Newark International Airport. He had arrived in the U.S. on July 16, 2015, and was residing in Maryland.

A 28-year-old Nepali man convicted of Burglary – Forced Entry-Residence in May 2023 had already been ordered removed from the U.S. by an immigration court in 2020. Despite the order, he remained in the country and committed the burglary. He was deported to Nepal from Arizona on June 10.

A 34-year-old Nepali man convicted of Aggravated Assault – Weapon was ordered deported by an immigration court on February 13, 2025, after being convicted of the assault in 2023. The man, who first arrived in the U.S. in 2014, was deported to Nepal on April 29 via Logan International Airport.

A 30-year-old Nepali man convicted of Enticement of a Minor for Indecent Purposes via Telecommunications on December 9, 2024, was issued a deportation order by an immigration court on March 27, 2025. He entered the U.S. on January 13, 2020, was residing in Texas, and was deported from Virginia to Nepal on June 3.

A 35-year-old Nepali man, also a Maryland resident, was convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor via Telecommunications on November 24, 2024. He received a deportation order on February 12, 2025, and was deported by ICE from Arizona on June 10.

A 37-year-old Nepali man who arrived in the U.S. on January 16, 2020, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Liquor (DUI) on March 29, 2021. Although an immigration court issued a deportation order on July 19, 2017, he continued to reside in the U.S. However, records obtained by Khasokhas from ICE indicate that he was deported to Qatar from Texas on February 3. The reason he was deported to Qatar instead of Nepal remains unclear.

The number of Nepali citizens deported from the United States saw a significant increase in September 2025. According to the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, 53 Nepali citizens—24 women and 29 men—were deported in September alone.

Since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term on January 20, 2025, through September 30, a total of 268 Nepali nationals have been deported, including 226 men and 42 women. While monthly figures in January, February, July, and August were comparatively low, the highest numbers of deportations occurred in May (58), June (42), and September (53).

The monthly breakdown of deportations in 2025 shows a fluctuating but concerning rise: six in January, 18 in February, 32 in March, 26 in April, 58 in May, 42 in June, 17 in July, 16 in August, and 53 in September.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and associated work permits for Nepalis became invalid after August 20, 2025. USCIS noted that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, ended Nepal’s TPS. As a result, TPS benefits are no longer in effect as of that date. This decision has put over 7,000 Nepalis who held TPS at risk.

Upon arrival in Nepal, the deported citizens are handed over by the Immigration Department to the Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau for further inquiry. The Bureau typically conducts brief questioning before releasing the individuals to the custody of their relatives. However, a swift investigation is initiated if a written complaint is filed.

Nepal has consistently accepted its returning citizens without issue. The Nepali Embassy in Washington D.C. plays a crucial role by readily providing the necessary travel documents requested by U.S. immigration for deported Nepalis. Despite President Trump’s warnings of action against countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens, Nepal’s continued policy of acceptance has prevented any tension with the U.S.

The Nepali Embassy has urged Nepali residents in the U.S. to be aware of the importance of legal documentation and to avoid unlawful means of immigration. Furthermore, the Nepal government recognizes a need to formulate effective plans for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of its deported citizens. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal also regularly uses social media to warn the public about immigration rules and the risks of choosing illegal pathways.