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 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
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U.S. says it captured Venezuela’s Maduro after strikes, setting off political firestorm
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US House bill talks about making Greenland the 51st state
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US remittance tax starts Jan. 1, 2026. What it means for Nepali families
A new 1% U.S. excise tax on certain cash-based international remittances took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, increasing costs for some Nepalis sending money to Nepal depending on how their transfer is funded.
US court blocks move to end TPS for Nepalis, keeping work permits alive
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.
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US pauses DV visas, leaving Nepal DV-2026 winners waiting
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House passes DUI deportation bill. It is not law yet.
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Could US H-1B interview delays spread to Nepal? What Nepalese should expect
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US raises “self-deport” bonus to $3,000 for year-end departures
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