U.S. Publishes List of Countries Requiring Up to $15,000 Bond Deposit for Visitor Visas
On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department published a list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 […]
State Department Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Diversity Visa Lottery Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has proposed a new rule that would require all applicants for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program to submit passport […]
U.S. Visitor Visa Applicants to Face Up to $15,000 Bond Starting August 20
The Department of State has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) to start a 12-month visa bond pilot program. The program will run until August […]
Trump’s First Six Months See More Deportations of Nepalis Than Biden’s Entire Term, Though July Figures Decline
Deportations of Nepalis from the U.S. have surged significantly since President Donald Trump began his second term on January 20, 2025, a substantial increase compared […]
USCIS Updates Policy to Enhance Vetting of Genuine Marriages and Family Relationships, Warns of Removal Proceedings
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 1, 2025, a significant update to its policy guidance within the USCIS Policy Manual. This update […]
USCIS Implements Stricter Screening for Asylee and Refugee Green Card Applicants with 6 Interview Referral Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to clarify the interview criteria for applicants who are asylees and refugees, and their […]
Federal Court Postpones Termination of TPS for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua
A federal court in the Northern District of California has granted a motion to postpone the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of […]
NYC Council Legislation to Prevent Immigration Legal Services Fraud Automatically Enacted as Law After Mayor’s Inaction
New York City has taken a significant step to protect its immigrant communities from fraud with the automatic enactment of two City Council bills into […]
Nepali TPS Holders Await Crucial Court Decision Today as August 5, 2025, Deadline Nears
With less than a week until the August 5, 2025, termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepali immigrants in the United States, thousands of […]
Court Hears Arguments in Case on TPS Terminations for Nepalis, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans, Decision Expected After 48 Hours
In a courtroom in the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court Judge Trina L. Thompson presided over a hearing in National TPS Alliance et […]