Sharp Increase in U.S. Visitor Visa Denial Rate for Nepalis, 50.5% of Applicants Granted Visa
Recent statistics reveal a significant rise in the denial rate of U.S. visitor visas for Nepali applicants. In the fiscal year 2024, only about 50.5% […]
U.S. Immigration Court Reinstates Use of “Alien” for Non-Citizens, Stating Term Is Neither Pejorative Nor Insulting
The U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has announced the cancellation of Policy Memorandum (PM) 21-27, which had previously mandated the use of alternative […]
Hire Authorized Workers and Maintain I-9 Compliance or Risk Fines of Up to $2,861, Legal Experts Caution Employers
Legal experts are cautioning U.S. employers to strictly comply with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) requirements, as non-compliance could result in fines of up to […]
Trump Signs First Bill Requiring ICE to Detain Undocumented Immigrants Arrested for Nonviolent Crimes, Even Without Conviction
Today, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 29 into law, the first piece of legislation to receive his signature under his second presidency. The controversial bill […]
USCIS Pauses Acceptance of Online Sponsorship Forms for Foreign Nationals Entering the U.S.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a pause in accepting Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial […]
Nearly 9,000 Nepalis Crossed U.S. Border Without Visa During Biden Administration
Data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveal that around 9,000 Nepalis have been recorded in nationwide U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) encounters during President […]
Nepal Police Arrest Man for Fake U.S. Immigration Promises, Defrauding $75,000 Per Person
Nepal Police have arrested a man accused of scamming individuals by falsely promising to send them to the United States. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old […]
ICE Conducts Large-Scale Enforcement Operation: 1,179 Arrests, 853 Detainers Lodged in a Single Day
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a significant enforcement operation on January 27, 2025, reporting the arrest of 1,179 individuals in a single day. […]
TPS Holders with Removal Orders Can Request Termination of Deportation to Seek Green Cards, USCIS Provides New Information
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new information that may benefit thousands of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, including approximately 1,500 […]
USCIS Seeks Feedback from Family-Based Green Card Applicants and Sponsors
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is inviting individuals with experience in the family-based adjustment of status process to participate in a research study. […]