Deportation Risks for Bhutanese Refugees in the U.S.
Bhutanese refugees resettled in the United States have largely obtained Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR) or U.S. citizenship through refugee programs. While U.S. citizens are fully […]
ICE Targets Bhutanese Green Card Holders, Including Refugees, as Trump Plans Travel Bans for Bhutan – Can They Be Deported?
At least 12 Bhutanese individuals, including refugees, have been arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania and Ohio under the Trump administration, according to multiple sources. ICE […]
U.S. Resumes Visa Processing for Refugee Families Seeking Reunification Following Court Ruling
Following a preliminary injunction in the Pacito v. Trump case, the U.S. Department of State has resumed processing visa applications for Following-to-Join (FTJ) beneficiaries—relatives of […]
Indian Columbia University Student Self-Deports Using CBP App After Visa Revocation for Hamas Support
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that an Indian doctoral student from Columbia University, whose visa was revoked for supporting Hamas, has […]
Record Number of Nepalis Receive U.S. Visas in Trump Inauguration Month
In January 2025—U.S. President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Month—a record number of Nepalis received both immigrant and non-immigrant visas to the United States. In the fourth […]
DHS Reports ICE Arrests in Trump’s First 50 Days Surpassed Total for Entire FY 2024
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made significant strides in immigration enforcement since President Donald […]
USCIS Again Warns Non-Citizens of Deportation for Failing to Report Address Change
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has once again warned that non-citizens, including green card holders, who fail to report address changes could […]
USCIS Releases Final “Alien Registration” Guidelines: Who Needs to Register and Who Doesn’t
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released comprehensive final instructions for “alien registration,” implementing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American […]
U.S. Removes COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Immigrant Visas
The United States has eliminated the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for immigrant visa applicants. Effective March 11, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
7 Reasons Green Card Holders Can Be Deported: Criminal Convictions and Other Key Factors
The lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can be deported under certain circumstances. While it is generally more challenging to deport someone with a green […]