Sharp Increase in U.S. Visitor Visa Denial Rate for Nepalis, 50.5% of Applicants Granted Visa
Recent statistics reveal a significant rise in the denial rate of U.S. visitor visas for Nepali applicants. In the fiscal year 2024, only about 50.5% […]
Nepali Temple & Community Center in Ridgewood, NYC Offers Free Dinners for International College Students
In a generous effort to support international college students far from home, the Nepali Temple & Community Center has launched a free daily dinner program. […]
U.S. Immigration Court Reinstates Use of “Alien” for Non-Citizens, Stating Term Is Neither Pejorative Nor Insulting
The U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has announced the cancellation of Policy Memorandum (PM) 21-27, which had previously mandated the use of alternative […]
Hire Authorized Workers and Maintain I-9 Compliance or Risk Fines of Up to $2,861, Legal Experts Caution Employers
Legal experts are cautioning U.S. employers to strictly comply with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) requirements, as non-compliance could result in fines of up to […]
Trump Signs First Bill Requiring ICE to Detain Undocumented Immigrants Arrested for Nonviolent Crimes, Even Without Conviction
Today, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 29 into law, the first piece of legislation to receive his signature under his second presidency. The controversial bill […]
USCIS Pauses Acceptance of Online Sponsorship Forms for Foreign Nationals Entering the U.S.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a pause in accepting Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial […]
Nearly 9,000 Nepalis Crossed U.S. Border Without Visa During Biden Administration
Data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveal that around 9,000 Nepalis have been recorded in nationwide U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) encounters during President […]
ICE Conducts Large-Scale Enforcement Operation: 1,179 Arrests, 853 Detainers Lodged in a Single Day
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a significant enforcement operation on January 27, 2025, reporting the arrest of 1,179 individuals in a single day. […]
TPS Holders with Removal Orders Can Request Termination of Deportation to Seek Green Cards, USCIS Provides New Information
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new information that may benefit thousands of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, including approximately 1,500 […]
Legal Experts Urge Eligible Green Card Holders to Apply for U.S. Citizenship Now Amid Possible Changes Under the Trump Era
With Donald Trump back in the White House, immigration attorneys are advising eligible green card holders to apply for U.S. citizenship as soon as possible. […]