What’s Delaying the 2027 DV Lottery? Here’s the State Department’s Response
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, which typically opens for registration in the first week of October, has been delayed for the 2027 program. The […]
After Visiting Hindu Temples in Queens, NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Pledges to Protect Immigrants and Uphold Sanctuary City Status
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani strongly denounced federal immigration enforcement, vowing to defend the city’s immigrant community from ICE raids and maintain New […]
USCIS Launches System for Annual Asylum Fee Payment, But Advises Applicants to Wait for Notice
The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has launched a system on its website allowing individuals whose asylum applications have been pending for more than […]
U.S. State Department Corrects 2026 Green Card Lottery Results, Declares Cuban Natives Ineligible
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced corrections to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program 2026 “Green Card Lottery” selection results, impacting entrants from both […]
USCIS Begins Annual $100 Fee for Pending Asylum Cases; Individual Payment Notices to Be Issued
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially implemented a new rule requiring an annual $100 fee for asylum applications that have been pending for […]
DHS Speeds Up Visa Process for Temporary Agricultural Workers, Allows Employers to File Petitions Without Waiting for Labor Certification Approval
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is streamlining the process for agricultural employers to hire temporary foreign workers. A new final rule, “Facilitating Earlier Filing […]
Attorney Highlights Razor-Thin Window for TPS Holders’ Adjustment of Status
Following the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, a crucial window for a pathway to permanent residency is still open—but only for a […]
Nepal Remains on Tier 2 Watch List in 2025 U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report
Nepal has been retained on the Tier 2 Watch List in the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the second […]
South Asian Organizations Demand Governor Hochul Address the New York Auto Insurance Crisis
A coalition of six South Asian community organizations has joined the movement Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR), demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and […]
DHS Reports Approximately 500,000 Nonimmigrants Overstayed Visas in 2024
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Entry/Exit Overstay Report discloses that the U.S. total nonimmigrant overstay population was around half a […]