Child Tax Credit Provisions for 2024: Up to $2,000 per Child, with $1,700 Refundable Per Child
Families with children may benefit from the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for the 2024 tax year, which provides up to $2,000 per qualifying child. Designed […]
U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu Set to Launch ‘New Visa Appointment System’ on February 8
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is set to implement changes to its appointment system starting February 8. From this date, the login, profile, and appointment-related […]
Experts Urge Quick Green Card Filing After Asylum Approval, Warn of Possible Trump Rule Changes
Immigration experts urge individuals with approved asylum cases to file for green cards immediately, citing concerns over potential rule changes under the Trump administration. New […]
Trump Administration Reinstates Tough Cuba Policy, Reversing Last-Minute Changes by Previous Administration
The Trump Administration has moved swiftly to reverse key Cuba policies enacted by the previous administration, reaffirming a hardline stance against the Cuban regime. Secretary […]
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% […]
Nepali Temple & Community Center in Ridgewood, NYC Offers Free Dinners for International College Students
In a generous effort to support international college students far from home, the Nepali Temple & Community Center has launched a free daily dinner program. […]
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 […]
Earned Income Tax Credit Increases for 2024 Tax Filers, Refunds Up to $7,830
Tax filers in the U.S. may receive up to $7,830 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is higher than previous year. In 2023, the […]
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 […]