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Nepal’s Foreign National Tracking System to Be Implemented After January 2026

The Department of Immigration (DoI) in Nepal is currently preparing to implement the Foreign National Registration and Tracking System (FNRTS), a measure designed to systematically register and manage foreign citizens

USCIS Pauses Annual Asylum Fee Notices Following Court Order

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it has paused the mailing of notices for the Annual Asylum Fee (AAF), following a temporary stay issued by a federal

U.S. State Department Warns of DV-2027 Lottery Scams as Fake Entry Claims Spread

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a warning against following rumors that the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for the DV-2027 program is currently open, and against individuals or

“We Will Announce the Start Date for the DV-2027 Registration Period as Soon as Practicable,” Announces U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has officially announced a delay in the launch of the Diversity Visa (DV) Program registration for the DV-2027 cycle, traditionally known as the Green

DV Lottery 2027 Already Delayed by a Month: What the U.S. State Department Says Now

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery typically opens during the first week of October. However, this year’s launch has already been delayed by more than a month, and the U.S. Department

“Illegal Payments and Unscheduled Gigs Jeopardize U.S. Status,” Immigration Attorneys Warn Nepali P-3 Visa Holders

The number of Nepali artists traveling to the U.S. on P-3 visas to participate in various cultural programs has surged in recent years. This increase, however, has coincided with reports

Criminals Infiltrate Nepal Protests: 375 Arrested for Violence, Arson; Many Have Criminal Records, Including 2 Indians

Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed the arrest of 375 individuals linked to arson, vandalism, looting, and other violent acts that erupted during the protests on September 8 and

NYC Mayor’s Office Issues “Know Your Rights” Guide in Nepali Regarding Encounters with ICE Agents

Amid speculation of increased raids by U.S. immigration enforcement following the New York City mayoral election, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) has released crucial information in Nepali. This

Record-High Turnout for New York City Mayoral Election; Over 1.45M Checked In by 3 PM

The New York City mayoral election is witnessing a historic surge in voter participation, with more than 1.45 million residents checking in to vote so far. According to the New

Federal Shutdown Leaves 253,000 Asian Americans in NYC Without SNAP Benefits

The protracted federal government shutdown, now in its 34th day, has triggered a food security crisis for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in New York, leaving over a