Potential U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens Disruptions to Key Immigration Processes
The United States faces the possibility of a federal government shutdown as the deadline to pass the FY 2025 budget or a stopgap spending measure […]
USCIS Extends Validity of Expired Green Cards to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update regarding the validity of Green Cards for lawful permanent residents. As of September 10, […]
Do Nepali Nationals with a Valid U.S. Visa or Residence Card Need an NOC to Travel via Indian Airports?
Nepali nationals traveling via Indian airports must be aware of specific requirements regarding the No Objection Certificate (NOC), especially when heading to certain destinations. According […]
October Visa Bulletin Brings Positive Updates for EB-3 Green Card Applicants
The October Visa Bulletin brings positive updates for Employment-Based Category 3 (EB-3) green card applicants. According to the latest bulletin, applicants who filed labor certification […]
U.S. Halts Employment-Based Visa and Green Card Issuance Until New Fiscal Year After Reaching Visa Cap
The U.S. Department of State has announced that the annual cap for all employment-based visa categories has been reached for the fiscal year 2024, which […]
Four Nepalis Arrested for Submitting Forged Educational Certificates for Diversity Visa Purposes
Four individuals were arrested for submitting forged educational certificates to the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu for Diversity Visa (DV) purposes. The arrests were made in […]
2,505 Nepalis Secured Diversity Visas in 10 Months; Deadline Approaching for Remaining Winners
In fiscal year 2024, a total of 2,505 Nepalis have received diversity visas to the United States as of July, with 272 visas issued that […]
State Legalization of Cannabis Doesn’t Shield from US Visa and Citizenship Disqualification
Even though cannabis is legal in New York, it can be disqualifying for US visas and citizenship. In some states, such as New York, cannabis […]
Surge in Nepalis Encountered by U.S. Border Patrol Before Biden’s Asylum Ban: 2,660 in 8 Months
Before the asylum ban imposed by U.S. President Joe Biden, the U.S. Border Patrol apprehended 2,660 Nepali nationals attempting to enter the United States without […]
US Appeals Court Denies Rehearing for DV Selectees, Ending Legal Journey for Thousands, Including Nepalis
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has denied a petition for rehearing en banc, effectively ending the legal journey for […]