Operation Metro Surge has expanded federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. DHS says arrests have surged as protests grow and a federal lawsuit moves through court.
April 14, 2026
Author: nrnadmin
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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, Alberta’s 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.
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US immigrant visa processing pause list includes Nepal, starting Jan 21
The U.S. has announced a visa-processing suspension affecting 75 countries, and Nepal is on the list. Reports differ on whether it applies to all visas or only immigrant visas, but Nepali applicants for permanent migration may face major delays.
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US House bill talks about making Greenland the 51st state
A US House member has introduced a bill that talks about bringing Greenland under US control and later making it a US state, but it has not passed and does not change any policy right now. Denmark and Greenland have rejected the idea and say Greenland is not for sale.
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US adds Canada airports for some visitor visas. Nepal starts from Jan 21, 2026
The U.S. is adding more approved airports for some visitor visa travelers who may be asked to pay a refundable deposit before travel. Toronto and Montréal are now included from January 1, 2026. Nepal is listed to join the rule from January 21, 2026. Not every applicant will pay, only those told by the U.S. embassy. If you are told to pay, you must enter and leave using only the approved airports.
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Trump’s $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks: What it could mean for Nepali taxpayers in the U.S.
Trump has talked about sending $2,000 payments funded by tariff money, but there is no approved program yet. For Nepali taxpayers in the U.S., it is mostly talk for now and tariffs could still raise prices.
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U.S. may ask some Nepalis to pay a refundable “visa bond” for visit visas
The U.S. State Department says some Nepal passport holders applying for B1/B2 visitor visas could be asked to deposit $5,000 to $15,000, which can be returned if they follow the rules.