Over 41% of Nepalis in NYC Struggle with English Proficiency
New York City’s Nepali population is experiencing rapid growth, but a significant portion continues to face challenges with English proficiency, according to data from the […]
USCIS Backlog Nears 6.5 Million: Family-Based Green Card and Petition Processing Accelerates, Naturalization Delays Increase
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its June 2025 report to Congress, detailing the processing of service-wide forms. This report, mandated by […]
NYC Agencies Warn of Extreme Heat, Urge Precautions as Heat Index Nears 105°F Friday
New York City is bracing for a severe heatwave on Friday, with the heat index expected to reach a scorching 105°F. Alongside the intense temperatures, […]
USCIS Reminds Applicants to Bring Their Own Interpreters; Lawyer Warns of Risks
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises applicants with upcoming field office appointments that they are responsible for providing their own interpreters if translation […]
CBP Warns Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders: Failure to Comply May Result in Fines or Jail
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a warning for all non-U.S. citizens, including Green Card holders, to carry their immigration documents at all […]
CBP’s Misclassification of TPS Holders as “Paroled” Instead of “Admitted” Leads to Widespread USCIS Denials and Correction Challenges
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s incorrect classification of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as “paroled” instead of “admitted” upon their return to the United […]
USCIS Implements New Fees for Immigration Applications, Including Asylum and TPS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out new fees for various immigration applications, including asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS), effective July 22, […]
USCIS to Implement New Immigration Fees Starting Tomorrow with a One-Month Grace Period
Starting tomorrow, July 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin enforcing new fees for various immigration benefit requests, as detailed in a […]
38 Nepalis Charged with Criminal Offense for Illegal U.S. Entry; Section 1325 Applied for First Time
In the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to June 2025), 38 Nepali citizens have been charged with criminal offenses for illegally […]
Queens Borough President’s Office to Rally for Permanent Protections for TPS Holders
The Queens Borough President’s Office is organizing a rally to support community members in Queens, New York, who are deeply affected by the federal government’s […]