Red Eagle Law to File Second Federal Lawsuit Over Diversity Visa Freeze
An immigration law firm is preparing a federal class-action lawsuit to challenge the legality of the U.S. government’s ongoing administrative freeze on the green card […]
USCIS Halts Immigration ‘Hold and Review’ Policies Following Federal Court Ruling
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Friday it will immediately halt its “hold and review” policies for certain immigration applications after a federal court vacated […]
Nepali Woman Arrested in $23,000 U.S. Job Scam as Female Involvement in Trafficking and Fraud Rises in Nepal
Nepal Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman in Kathmandu for allegedly swindling an individual out of 3.5 million Nepali rupees (approximately $26,500) by promising a […]
U.S. State Department Creates $750 Fee for Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Interviews
The U.S. State Department will introduce a $750 fee for expedited tourist and business visa interview appointments under a temporary rule published Tuesday, offering applicants […]
USCIS Warns of Scam Calls Impersonating Immigration Officials
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is warning the public about a rise in scam phone calls from individuals posing as agency officials or affiliated programs, […]
Federal Court Strikes Down $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Siding With New York and 19 Other States
New York Attorney General Letitia James won a court ruling striking down a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, a policy a federal judge […]
USCIS Proposes Tougher Limits on Work Permits for Some Immigrants
The Trump administration is proposing new limits on discretionary work permits for some immigrants, including people granted parole, deferred action or release from custody under […]
Nepali Deportations From U.S. Drop to Lowest Level in May Since Trump Took Office
The number of Nepalis deported from the United States dropped sharply in May, despite an ongoing push by U.S. authorities to intensify deportations of undocumented […]
USCIS Says Nepali Applicant With Warrant Was Arrested After Biometrics Appointment
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said a Nepali applicant was arrested after the agency discovered an active arrest warrant during a biometrics appointment and coordinated […]
Federal Judge Blocks ICE Policies Targeting Immigrant Crime Survivors
A federal judge has blocked key immigration enforcement policies that advocates say threatened survivors of domestic and sexual violence who are seeking humanitarian protections in […]