New York State to Mail Inflation Refund Checks Starting Late September
According to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the state is set to begin mailing one-time inflation refund checks to over 8 […]
ICE Immigration Arrests Plummet 14% Despite Enforcement Push, TRAC Report Finds
Nationwide immigration arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have dropped significantly in recent months, according to the latest data from the Transactional Records […]
“Even If You Fail, Try Again: The Mountains Taught Me That”: Nepali Mountaineer Purnima Shrestha Inspires at NYC Event with Tales of Everest Triumphs
Purnima Shrestha, a record-breaking Nepali mountaineer and photojournalist, captivated an audience in New York City with an inspiring account of her journey. She shared how […]
CBP to Implement 90% ESTA Fee Increase for 42 Visa Waiver Program Countries, Effective September 30
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the implementation of a substantial fee increase for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), effective September […]
USCIS Transitions to Electronic Payments, Introduces ACH Debit Option; No Checks or Money Orders After October 28
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new electronic payment method, allowing individuals to pay fees via an electronic debit from a U.S. […]
U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants to Be Interviewed in Country of Residence Under New Rule, Starting November 1
The U.S. Department of State announced a new policy today that will require all immigrant visa applicants to be interviewed in their country of residence, […]
USCIS to Question Neighbors and Co-workers of Certain Immigrants Seeking U.S. Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is resuming personal investigations of immigrants applying for naturalization. These investigations, also known as “neighborhood investigations,” will scrutinize an […]
Trump Administration Proposes Fixed Visa Terms for Foreign Students and Journalists, Ending “Duration of Status,” NPRM Set for Tomorrow
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 28, 2025, in the Federal Register. […]
Check Digital I-94 Upon Arrival, Lawyers Warn, After Nepali Visitors Face Unintentional Overstays
Immigration attorneys are urging non-immigrant visa holders, especially those on visitor visas, to immediately check and print their digital I-94 record upon arrival in the […]
Over 2,000 Nepali Students Lose U.S. Visa Status in Four Months, DHS Data Reveals
Between April and early August 2025, at least 2,049 Nepali students in the United States had their SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records […]