USCIS Opens Registration for FY 2025 H-1B Visa Cap, March 6-22, 2024
In the fiscal year 2023, 1,135 Nepalis received the H-1B visa, showcasing a steady increase over the years. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
USCIS Unveils Fee Changes in Final Rule, Includes $50 Discount for Online Filings
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a final rule on January 30, 2024, adjusting various immigration and naturalization benefit request fees […]
Approval Rate for US Visitor Visas Among Nepali Applicants Reaches 69% in 2023
In the fiscal year 2023, a noteworthy 69% of Nepali applicants successfully secured US visitor visas (B), as revealed by data from the US Department […]
USCIS Offers Relief for Untimely Stay Extensions and Status Changes Due to “Extraordinary Circumstances”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced updated guidance allowing them to excuse late applications for extensions of stay and changes of status under […]
Nepali Student Denied Entry in Chicago, Cause Unclear
A Nepali student holding an F-1 visa was denied entry at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Saturday, January 13th, and subsequently returned to Nepal on […]
Global Travel Rebounds: US Visa Operations Achieve Unprecedented Success in 2023
In a recent announcement, the United States Department of State revealed that its visa processing capacity has rebounded at an impressive pace, surpassing initial projections. […]
FY 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration: Oct 4 – Nov 7, 2023
The U.S. Department of State has officially launched the registration period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery. As of Wednesday, October […]
USCIS Announces Exemption of Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539 Applicants
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially declared the exemption of the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, […]
Non-English Speaking Affirmative Asylum Applicants Require Interpreters from Sep 13
Effective September 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants in the United States must adhere to updated interpreter requirements during their asylum interviews, according to a release […]
USCIS Issues New Guidance to Protect Foreign Nationals from Aging Out of Green Card Eligibility
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) to provide greater protection to foreign […]