Immigration Roundup: Asylum Fee Paused, Biometric Expansion, & DV-2027 Delay
Welcome to your essential briefing on the latest news from NepYork. Time is ticking on TPS, EADs, and DV Lottery plans. Since November 1, critical […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TPS and U Visa Do Not Count as ‘Admission’ for Green Card Eligibility Under INA 245(a), USCIS Clarifies in New Policy Alert
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy alert clarifying that a grant of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or U nonimmigrant status […]