Immigration Attorney Urges Trump Administration to Grant TPS for Nepal
In a formal letter addressed to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi L. Noem, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, New York-based […]
USCIS to Adopt “Dates for Filing” Chart, Reducing Wait Times for Employment-Based Green Card Applications
In October, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin using the “Dates for Filing” chart from the Visa Bulletin to accept I-485 adjustment of […]
USCIS to Strictly Enforce Public Charge Rule to Determine Inadmissibility for Green Card Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy memorandum directing officers to strictly enforce the public charge rule for green card applications. […]
First Visa Bulletin of FY 2026 Advances Employment-Based Green Cards in Second Preference; First Category Remains Current
The U.S. Department of State’s October 2025 Visa Bulletin has brought a mix of stability and modest progress for employment-based green card applicants across its […]
Visa Bulletin Shortens Green Card Waits for Spouses and Minor Children of Green Card Holders Abroad
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, bringing significant relief to many applicants in family-based immigration […]
7,160 Nepalis Held Approved TPS Before Program Termination, Congressional Research Service Reports
The Congressional Research Service reports that 7,160 Nepalis held approved Temporary Protected Status (TPS) before the program’s termination. The report notes a significant decline in […]
U.S. Advises Citizens in Nepal to Shelter in Place Amid Ongoing Curfew Following Protests
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu has issued an alert for all U.S. citizens in Nepal, advising them to continue sheltering in place until further notice […]
How U.S.-Born Second-Generation Nepali Americans View Recent Protests in Nepal
The recent protests in Nepal, sparked by a government ban on social media and fueled by deep-seated anger over corruption, have ignited a debate among […]
U.S. Treasury Mandates Electronic Payments for Social Security and Other Benefits Starting September 30
Starting September 30, the U.S. government will be phasing out paper checks for federal benefit payments, including Social Security. This change is being made under […]
Nepal Faces Political and Constitutional Crisis in a Decade of Constitution Amid Deadly Gen Z Protests
Nepal is facing another political crisis as it approaches the 10th anniversary of its 2015 Constitution. Historically, the nation has experienced significant political upheavals every […]