Significant Decline in Nepalis Overstaying on U.S. Visitor Visas
The number of Nepalis overstaying on visitor visas in the US has significantly decreased. In fiscal year 2023, the total overstay rate was 4.19%, with […]
U.S. State Department Sets Record by Issuing 24.5 Million Passport Books and Cards in One Year
The U.S. Department of State has set a new record by issuing 24.5 million passport books and passport cards in FY2024, marking the third consecutive […]
U.S. to Admit Up to 125,000 Refugees in 2025, as Presidential Determination Published in Federal Register on Friday
The U.S. will admit up to 125,000 refugees in fiscal year 2025, as outlined in the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions, which was published in […]
2025 Green Card Lottery Winners Start Receiving Visas; Nepal’s Case Numbers Up to 2,950
Winners of the DV 2025 lottery have been eligible for visas since October 2024. For Nepali winners, the initial case number limit was set at […]
Employment-Based Extraordinary Green Cards (EB1) Current for November; Other Categories Unchanged
According to the November visa bulletin, there has been no movement in the dates for filing employment-based green cards or obtaining immigrant visas. As a […]
Positive Update for Green Card Holders Seeking Visas for Spouses and Children Under 21, While Other Categories Still Disappoint
The November visa bulletin, released on Thursday, brings positive news for green card holders whose spouses and children under 21 have been waiting for visas. […]
USCIS Launches PDF Filing for Work Permits with First-Ever Electronic Fee Waiver Submission
On October 8, USCIS introduced a new PDF filing option for certain applicants seeking an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). According to USCIS, “Eligible applicants may […]
Nepali Students Secure 14,000 US Visas, Doubling Last Year’s Figures Amid Growing Mental Health Issues
In Fiscal Year 2024, over 14,000 Nepali students received U.S. student visas, more than doubling the number from the previous year. In August alone, 1,450 […]
Threat of Deportation Leaves 8,000 Nepalis in Fear as Trump Vows to End TPS
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants, which has raised alarm among approximately 8,000 Nepalis currently under […]
Federal Register Notice for 55,000 U.S. Green Card Lottery Riddled with Errors, Causing Confusion
The Diversity Visa (DV) program has faced several challenges and criticisms in recent years due to issues in its administration by the U.S. State Department. […]