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, […]
Update: State Department Confirms DV-2027 Delay and Upcoming Entry Process Changes
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program, which typically begins in […]
Advocacy Group Challenges Retroactive Asylum Fee, Urges Judge to Halt Dismissals
In an attempt to block the dismissal of asylum applications, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) asked a federal judge on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, […]
DHS Waives Key Laws to Speed Border Wall Construction in New Mexico
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it is waiving dozens of federal laws, including major environmental and historic preservation statutes, to fast-track […]
Sharp 37% Drop in Nepali Visitors to the U.S.
Despite the number of Nepali visitors arriving in the United States in August being the highest of the current year, it still marks a 37% […]
Nearly 10,000 U.S. Tourists Visited Nepal in September Despite Violence and ‘Reconsider Travel’ Advisory
Despite protests, violence, political turmoil, and travel advisories, nearly 10,000 U.S. tourists visited Nepal in September. A total of 78,711 foreign tourists entered Nepal in […]