A 53-year-old Nepali woman visiting family in Perth has died after a car crashed into a Rivervale home late Friday night, with WA Police charging the alleged driver with manslaughter.
February 19, 2026
Author: nrnadmin
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US Opens FY 2027 H-1B Registration March 4 With New Selection Rules
Key takeaways The US government has announced that FY 2027 H-1B cap registration will open on March 4 and close on March 19, 2026. USCIS will notify selected registrations by March 31, using a new wage-weighted selection process that can change the odds for many applicants, including Nepali students and professionals in the US. USCIS...
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Trump administration adds 65,000 H-2B seasonal visas for US employers
The Trump administration has authorized up to about 65,000 additional H-2B seasonal visas through Sept. 30, 2026, targeting employers who say labor shortages could cause severe financial loss while critics warn of wage pressure.
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US Senate blocks ICE funding bill, raising shutdown threat for immigrants
A Senate vote stalled a funding package after Democrats demanded tighter limits on ICE operations. With shutdown pressure rising, immigrant communities, including Nepalis in the US, face more uncertainty around enforcement tactics and local actions.
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Texas freezes new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies, public universities
Key takeaways Texas has launched a Texas H-1B visa freeze for many public employers. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies and Texas public universities to stop filing new H-1B petitions unless they get written approval from the Texas Workforce Commission. The freeze runs through May 31, 2027. The order can affect Nepali professionals in...
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Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota sparks ICE arrests, protests, lawsuit
Operation Metro Surge has expanded federal immigration enforcement in Minnesotaโs Twin Cities. DHS says arrests have surged as protests grow and a federal lawsuit moves through court.
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Canada immigration changes January 1, 2026: Updates for Nepalis
Canada immigration changes January 1, 2026 are now in effect. The updates may impact Nepali students, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and PR applicants, including study permit rules, Ontario job postings, Albertaโs Rural Renewal Stream, and the Start-Up Visa pause.
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Lake Cargelligo Shooting: 3 Dead, Manhunt Underway in NSW
Three people have been killed and another man injured in a shooting in Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales. NSW Police have urged residents to stay indoors as officers search for the suspected gunman.
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Nepalese Society of Texas: NST Support in Dallas-Fort Worth
NST supports Nepalis in Texas, especially in Dallas-Fort Worth. It runs Nepali language classes for kids, helps families during emergencies, and raises money for disaster relief in Nepal.
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Canada pauses new Parents and Grandparents Program applications for 2026
Canada will not accept new Parents and Grandparents Program applications in 2026, but IRCC will continue processing up to 10,000 files from the 2025 intake. Families are being urged to consider the super visa for long visits.