Nepal’s Department of Immigration data show 585 Nepalis have been deported since January 2025 as US enforcement and visa restrictions tighten under new DHS and State Department measures.

Key takeaways

• The US deported 101 Nepalis in January 2026, the highest monthly total cited so far.
• Nepal’s Department of Immigration data cited by Kathmandu Post put total deportations since Jan 2025 at 585.
• DHS has promoted a self-deportation option offering $2,600 and a free flight via the CBP Home App.
• The State Department has paused immigrant visa issuances for Nepali nationals starting Jan 21, 2026.
• Some B-1/B-2 applicants from Nepal may face a visa bond requirement under the Visa Bond Pilot Program rules.

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Nepali deportations from the US reached 101 in January 2026, the highest monthly total reported so far. Nepal’s Department of Immigration data, cited by The Kathmandu Post, show 585 Nepalis have been deported since Jan 20, 2025.

What the data show

The monthly totals rose in late 2025 and peaked in January 2026. The figures cited in the report show 80 deportations in November 2025 and 98 in December 2025, before the January jump.

The same report says US authorities have listed 1,365 Nepalis for deportation processing within a year. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees removals, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carries them out.

What US agencies have changed

DHS has promoted a “self-deportation” option that offers $2,600 and a free flight for people who leave voluntarily through the CBP Home App. DHS has warned that people who refuse may face arrest and limits on re-entry.

The US State Department has also paused some immigrant visa issuances for nationals of selected countries, including Nepal, under updated processing rules. The policy allows interviews to continue, but it pauses visa issuance until conditions are met.

What this means for Nepalis in the US

The data suggest Nepal’s undocumented community faces faster enforcement and fewer legal pathways. Families can see sudden detention, removal, or case delays. People in status transitions can also face higher risk if they miss deadlines or fail to update addresses.

Community groups have urged Nepalis to check their legal status, keep documents ready, and get qualified legal advice before signing anything with immigration officers.

What happens next

The deportation numbers will likely keep moving month to month. ICE and DHS have not published a Nepal-specific monthly public dashboard in the same way Nepal’s immigration authority has tracked it, so independent verification depends on official releases, court filings, and government data.

NRN Times will track updates from US agencies, Nepal’s Department of Immigration, and verified court and policy notices.