US Immigrant Visa Pause for Nepal Ends; Judge Denies Stay
The US immigrant visa pause for Nepal ended on 21 August 2026, and on 25 September a judge refused to suspend that ruling. What families should do.
Category: U.S. Student Visa
Step-by-step guides, tips, and updates to help you secure your U.S. student visa with confidence.
OPT Fee Proposal 2026: DHS Rule Clears Review, Not Yet Published
A DHS OPT fee proposal cleared White House review on 11 September 2026 but is not yet published. What is confirmed and what F-1 students can do.
H-1B $103,265 Fee Proposal: Comment Period Closed 24 September
The H-1B $103,265 fee proposal closed for comments on 24 September 2026. Who would pay, what it means for F-1 and OPT students, and what comes next.
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 Reopens, EB-1 Advances
The October 2026 visa bulletin reopens India EB-2 at 1 November 2013 and moves EB-1 to 1 February 2023. See all India and Nepal green card dates.
F-1 Duration of Status Rule Blocked by Court; Appeal Filed
The F-1 duration of status rule did not start on 15 September 2026. A court blocked it and the government has appealed. What it means for students.
US Visa Bond for Nepalis 2026: $10,000 to $20,000 Rules Explained
Nepali visitor visa applicants may need a US visa bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 since 2026. Who pays, refunds, safe payment and the immigrant vi…
H-1B $100,000 Fee in 2026: What F-1 and OPT Students Need to Know Now
The H-1B $100,000 fee was blocked by a court in June 2026 but extended on paper to 2027. What it means for F-1 and OPT students, plus the proposed $10…
US 1% Remittance Tax 2026: What It Means When You Send Money to Nepal or India
The remittance tax 2026 rule: a US 1% tax from 1 January. Who pays, which transfers are exempt, and how Nepali and Indian senders can compare costs.
F-1 Visa Interview Questions for Nepali Students (and How to Answer Honestly)
Most F-1 visa interview questions fit into four areas: your study plan, your university choice, your funding and your plans after graduation. The interview at…
Financial Documents for F-1 Visa: What Nepali Students Must Show
How financial documents, sponsors and education loans work for the I-20 and the F-1 visa interview.