A US federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, keeping deportation protection and work permits in place for thousands of Nepalese living in the United States.
May 28, 2026
Category: Immigration & Law
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House passes DUI deportation bill. It is not law yet.
A House-passed bill would make DUI a direct deportation and inadmissibility ground for non-citizens, but it has not become law. Nepalis in the US still face major visa and immigration risks from DUI arrests and convictions under current rules.
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Could US H-1B interview delays spread to Nepal? What Nepalese should expect
Visa interview disruptions in India have stranded many H-1B workers after appointments were cancelled or pushed back under tighter screening. The same rules apply across posts, so Nepali H-1B and H-4 applicants could also face sudden rescheduling or longer processing, especially those stamping in India. Kathmandu may see fewer shocks due to lower volume, but delays can still happen if workload or screening checks increase.
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Palau to take US-transferred migrants under $7.5 million agreement
Palau has agreed to accept up to 75 migrants transferred from the United States under a new MOU, with Washington providing a $7.5 million grant tied to public service and infrastructure support as Palau screens arrivals case by case.
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US deports 75 Nepalis to Kathmandu on charter flight amid rising removals
A charter flight has brought 75 Nepali nationals deported from the United States to Kathmandu, according to multiple Nepali outlets, with officials saying airport questioning focused on migration routes and facilitators.