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Drawn to the Top of the World, U. S. Climbers Flock to Mount Everest Despite Deadly Risks
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (844+ words) The allure of Mount Everest continues to draw hundreds of climbers from around the world each year, with American mountaineers among the most prominent, even as the risks of extreme weather, avalanches, and death remain high. Standing at 8, 848. 86 meters above…...
New USCIS Rules Put 75% of Nepali In-Country Green Card Adjustments at Risk
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (217+ words) The trend has continued in recent years. From 2020 through 2023, U. S. immigration authorities approved 16, 759 adjustment of status applications for Nepalis: 4, 351 in 2020; 3, 337 in 2021; 4, 521 in 2022; and 4, 550 in 2023. In 2024, an additional 4, 080 Nepalis adjusted status inside the United States, while 7, 560 entered as new immigrants through consular…...
Must Immigrants Return Home to Apply for Green Cards? What Applicants Need to Know
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (714+ words) The heart of the memo is a doctrine that has existed in case law for decades but is now being elevated into an explicit adjudication posture. USCIS argues that: It "was not designed to supersede" consular processing. The memo repeatedly…...
New York Hotel Union Approves Contract With Wage Increases, Benefits, Avoiding Strike Ahead of World Cup
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (486+ words) New York City hotel workers have ratified a new eight-year labor contract, averting the threat of a strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup and securing updated wages and benefits for thousands of employees, industry and union officials said Thursday....
In Pictures: Nepali Community Fills Manhattan Streets for Nepal Day Parade
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (248+ words) The annual Nepal Day Parade returned to Manhattan on Sunday, drawing more than 40 organizations to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a vibrant display of culture, unity, and identity. Organizers described this year's parade as one of its largest to date, drawing…...
U. S. International Student Population Drops by 45, 000 Since February, SEVIS Data Shows
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (722+ words) The number of active international students in the United States declined for the third consecutive month this spring, according to new data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which shows a steady drop from February through May…...
Nepali Man Arrested for $42, 000 U. S. Migration Scam
1+ week, 3+ day ago (487+ words) A Nepali man was arrested on charges of defrauding a victim of more than 6. 5 million rupees (about $42, 000) by promising to send him to the United States, authorities said. The Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau arrested Lokman Khatri, 26, of Shantinagar, Dang district,…...
May 2026 Visa Bulletin: Most Employment-Based Green Card Categories Remain Current
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) The filing dates for most employment-based green card categories remain current in the May 2026 visa bulletin, allowing eligible applicants in the United States to file for adjustment of status regardless of priority date. In particular, the first, second and third…...
Nepali Parade Brings Culture and Color to San Francisco
1+ week, 5+ day ago (210+ words) A Nepali parade was held in San Francisco, California, organized by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) California chapter. The parade began at San Francisco City Hall and concluded at Embarcadero Plaza, covering approximately 1. 6 miles. Traffic along Market Street in the…...
The Cost of the American Dream: More Than 15, 000 Nepalis Face Legal Battles, Thousands Remain Undocumented
1+ week, 6+ day ago (861+ words) The American dream continues to draw thousands of Nepalis to the United States, but limited access to legal pathways has pushed many to enter or remain in the country without authorization, leaving them vulnerable to deportation. The Government of Nepal…...