Green Card Petitions Move Ahead at NVC Within 20 Days of USCIS Approval
The National Visa Center (NVC) has announced that it is beginning the process for green card petitions approximately 20 days after receiving approval from USCIS, […]
U.S. Embassy in Nepal Schedules Immigrant Visa Interviews Within 6 Months for Documentarily Qualified, Visa-Current Applicants
According to the latest update from the National Visa Center (NVC), cases awaiting green cards that are “documentarily qualified” (DQ)—meaning all required fees are paid, […]
$250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee Delayed: State Dept. and DHS Still Discussing Implementation
The $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” for nonimmigrant US visas, touted as a key measure to curb overstays and bolster border security, has yet to take […]
Immigration Roundup: Asylum Fee Paused, Biometric Expansion, & DV-2027 Delay
Welcome to your essential briefing on the latest news from NepYork. Time is ticking on TPS, EADs, and DV Lottery plans. Since November 1, critical […]
Nepal’s Foreign National Tracking System to Be Implemented After January 2026
The Department of Immigration (DoI) in Nepal is currently preparing to implement the Foreign National Registration and Tracking System (FNRTS), a measure designed to systematically […]
USCIS Pauses Annual Asylum Fee Notices Following Court Order
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it has paused the mailing of notices for the Annual Asylum Fee (AAF), following a temporary […]
U.S. State Department Warns of DV-2027 Lottery Scams as Fake Entry Claims Spread
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a warning against following rumors that the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for the DV-2027 program is currently […]
“We Will Announce the Start Date for the DV-2027 Registration Period as Soon as Practicable,” Announces U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has officially announced a delay in the launch of the Diversity Visa (DV) Program registration for the DV-2027 cycle, […]
DV Lottery 2027 Already Delayed by a Month: What the U.S. State Department Says Now
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery typically opens during the first week of October. However, this year’s launch has already been delayed by more than a […]
NYC Mayor’s Office Issues “Know Your Rights” Guide in Nepali Regarding Encounters with ICE Agents
Amid speculation of increased raids by U.S. immigration enforcement following the New York City mayoral election, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) has released […]