Diversity Visa Lottery’s New $1 Fee Sparks Confusion in Nepal
The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) introduction of a $1 electronic registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery has caused uncertainty among prospective Nepali […]
No Significant Changes in Filing and Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Green Cards
The November U.S. Visa Bulletin, issued by the Department of State, indicates a period of relative stability with no significant changes in the cut-off dates […]
“DV-2027 Registration Dates Will Be Widely Publicized in the Coming Months,” Says State Department
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has stated that dates for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program registration period will be “widely […]
Diversity Visa Cut-Off Numbers Remain Unchanged for All Countries Except Algeria
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has provided an update on the Diversity Immigrant (DV) Visa program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, […]
November 2025 Visa Bulletin Update: Family-Based Green Card Final Action Dates Stagnate
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, revealing widespread stability in the Final Action Dates […]
DV 2027 Lottery Registration Delayed, State Department Silent on Reason
The registration period for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for the DV-2027 cycle has been delayed past its expected opening date in early October, […]
Mali Imposes Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After U.S. Requires Up to $15K Bond from Malians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) of Mali has announced the country’s decision to implement a reciprocal visa program in response to […]
Under Deportation Push, Immigration Courts Shift: Non-Detained Cases Deemed ‘Essential’ During Shutdown
U.S. immigration courts are operating under a significantly altered policy during the current government shutdown, with hearings for immigrants not held in detention now considered […]
U.S. Visa Bond Program Now Includes Seven Countries; Applicants Face Bonds Up to $15,000
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program, adding Mali, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, and Tanzania to the list, effective October […]
EXCLUSIVE: At Least 17 Nepalis Deported from U.S. Not in Nepal’s Immigration Records, Found Sent to Third Countries
According to data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 216 Nepalis were deported from the United States between January 1 and July 31, […]