U.S. Expands $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement to Additional Countries
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program, adding The Gambia, effective October 11, 2025, to the list of countries whose citizens […]
Senator Grassley Demands DHS Secretary Noem Stop Issuing Work Permits to Student Visa Holders
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that the agency stop issuing work permits […]
USCIS Alters U.S. Citizenship Path for Former Service Members; Ends Port-of-Entry Naturalization Interviews
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a Policy Alert (PA-2025-22), effective immediately, updating naturalization guidance for former non-U.S. citizen service members. The […]
New York Begins Issuing Up to $400 Inflation Relief Payments to 8.2 Million Households Today
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State’s first-ever inflation refund checks, up to $400, are now being sent to 8.2 million households statewide. […]
Nepalis Continue to Enter the U.S. Without Visas, Avoiding Border Patrol Amid Stricter Trump Policies
New York-based immigration attorney Ramesh Shrestha has revealed that Nepali nationals are still successfully entering the U.S. without visas by crossing the Mexico-U.S. border and […]
USCIS Reports Sharp 28.6% Drop in New Immigration Applications, Backlog Remains High
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) monthly report shows a significant drop in the total number of immigration forms received in August compared to […]
DHS Data Shows 9.7% Surge in Active International Students in U.S. for September 2025
According to the latest Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data, international student enrollment in the United States surged by 9.7% from August to […]
New York City Imposes 15-MPH Speed Limit on E-Bikes
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new citywide speed limit for electric bikes and scooters, capping their speed at 15 miles per hour […]
From Airport Deplaning to Rebooked Flights: How Trump’s H-1B Fee Sparked Nepali Visa Holders’ Nightmare
A recent executive order by the Trump administration caused widespread confusion and panic among H-1B visa holders, including many Nepalis and Indians. The order, which […]
DHS Proposes Overhaul of H-1B Visa Lottery to Favor Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Foreign Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. […]