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 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...
April 14, 2026
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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 has told employers they must...
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US Supreme Court Takes Up Trump Birthright Citizenship Case
The US Supreme Court has taken up Trump v. Barbara, a major case on Executive Order 14160 that seeks to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-citizen parents, a decision that could directly affect Nepali and other immigrant families in the United States.
US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from 19 travel ban countries
The U.S. has abruptly canceled or delayed some citizenship ceremonies and paused most immigration cases for migrants from 19 travel ban countries, citing a new national-security review and leaving thousands of long-term applicants in limbo.
Trump AI order benches US states from writing their own rules
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a national AI policy framework that aims to stop US states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations, using a new litigation task force and funding threats to push back against stricter local laws.
US plan could require foreign tourists to give 5 years of social media history
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would force visa-free tourists from 42 countries to disclose five years of social media history and other personal data before entering the United States, raising serious privacy and tourism concerns.
Trump warns Colombia’s President Petro could be ‘next’ in US drug war
Key takeaways US President Donald Trump has warned that Colombian President Gustavo Petro could be “next” in Washington’s regional anti-drug...
U.S. says it captured Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting off political firestorm
The U.S. has struck targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, according to Trump and major outlets, setting off a fast-moving crisis over war powers, legality, and the region’s political and energy stability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia student visa: Nepal moved to Evidence Level 3 in PRISMS update
Nepal is now listed at Evidence Level 3 in PRISMS, a shift that can increase documentation requirements and scrutiny for Nepali students applying for Australia’s Student visa under the combined country and provider evidence model.
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Acting leader Delcy Rodríguez seeks U.S. talks after Maduro capture in Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez says she wants U.S. cooperation after Nicolás Maduro was captured in a U.S. operation and brought to New York court, as global attention also turns to China’s envoy meeting in Caracas days earlier.
U.S. says it captured Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting off political firestorm
The U.S. has struck targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, according to Trump and major outlets, setting off a fast-moving crisis over war powers, legality, and the region’s political and energy stability.