Nepal’s Lumbini Ranks 9th on NYT’s 2025 Travel List: ETA Recommended for U.S. Travelers
The sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, Nepal, has secured the 9th spot on the New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Visit in […]
Visitor Visa Holders: Bringing Goods to the U.S. and Birth Tourism Regulations
Visitor visa holders under the B-1 classification are permitted to temporarily bring goods or products into the United States for the purpose of soliciting orders, […]
2025 Tax Filing Season Set to Begin on January 27: Expanded Tools and Key Updates for Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the 2025 tax season will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025. With over 140 million individual tax […]
Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Sudan, Venezuela, and Ukraine
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan, and Ukraine. […]
US Passport Falls from World’s Most Powerful to 9th Place Over the Past Decade
A decade ago, the United States passport was considered the most powerful travel document in the world, offering its holders unmatched access to global destinations […]
Are International Students Required to File Taxes in the U.S.?
The United States is currently hosting over 1 million international students. According to Open Doors data, 1,126,690 international students from more than 210 countries studied […]
USCIS Contact Center Will Now Assist Asylum Applicants Only After Enhanced Identity Verification
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify customer service options available to certain […]
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Senate to Reject House Bill That Targets Immigrants Without Convictions
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would permit the deportation of undocumented immigrants who are charged – but not convicted – […]
Starting Today, U.S. Passport Holders Must Have an Electronic Travel Authorization to Enter the UK
As of January 8, 2025, U.S. passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom. This new requirement applies […]
Fair Lawn, NJ Honors Nepali Immigrant Sanjeev Shrestha for Donating Blood 62 Times
Sanjeev Shrestha, a Nepali immigrant and social activist residing in New Jersey, has been recognized for his continuous blood donations and community service. Fair Lawn, […]