U.S. Publishes List of Countries Requiring Up to $15,000 Bond Deposit for Visitor Visas
On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department published a list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 […]
World-Renowned Nepali Ophthalmologist Dr. Ruit’s U.S. Tour Raises Over $205K to Combat Blindness
World-renowned Nepali ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanduk Ruit, often called the “God of Sight,” raised $205,848 during his U.S. tour from May to June 2025. The funds […]
State Department Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Diversity Visa Lottery Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has proposed a new rule that would require all applicants for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program to submit passport […]
U.S. Visitor Visa Applicants to Face Up to $15,000 Bond Starting August 20
The Department of State has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) to start a 12-month visa bond pilot program. The program will run until August […]
USCIS Updates Policy to Enhance Vetting of Genuine Marriages and Family Relationships, Warns of Removal Proceedings
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 1, 2025, a significant update to its policy guidance within the USCIS Policy Manual. This update […]
USCIS Implements Stricter Screening for Asylee and Refugee Green Card Applicants with 6 Interview Referral Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to clarify the interview criteria for applicants who are asylees and refugees, and their […]
Federal Court Postpones Termination of TPS for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua
A federal court in the Northern District of California has granted a motion to postpone the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of […]
NYC Council Legislation to Prevent Immigration Legal Services Fraud Automatically Enacted as Law After Mayor’s Inaction
New York City has taken a significant step to protect its immigrant communities from fraud with the automatic enactment of two City Council bills into […]
Nepali TPS Holders Await Crucial Court Decision Today as August 5, 2025, Deadline Nears
With less than a week until the August 5, 2025, termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepali immigrants in the United States, thousands of […]
Court Hears Arguments in Case on TPS Terminations for Nepalis, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans, Decision Expected After 48 Hours
In a courtroom in the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court Judge Trina L. Thompson presided over a hearing in National TPS Alliance et […]