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With TPS for Nepal, the re-registration windows and work-permit auto-extensions seem to change each cycle. How do people here keep track so they don’t miss a…
Trying to understand the realistic path and timeline to bring my wife here. For those who’ve done it recently — did you go the spousal visa…
My registration was selected and I’m not sure what’s mine to do vs. my employer’s. For those who’ve been through it — what did your company’s…
I’m a US citizen and want to file for my parents. For those who’ve done it recently — roughly how long did the whole thing take…
Relatives keep forwarding ‘DV lottery agents’ who want a fee to enter for you. Is the diversity visa lottery real, and how do you enter safely…
I just got my interview notice for the Dallas USCIS office and I’m nervous about the civics test and the document checklist. For those who’ve been…
Nepalese-owned businesses with location, contact and category details.
Authentic Nepali/Himalayan restaurant serving handmade mo:mo dumplings (steamed, fried, jhol, kothey, sandheko, and…
Momo Spot serves authentic Nepalese and Newari cuisine, centered on momos (dumplings) offered steamed, fried, or in…
A family-owned restaurant serving authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine, including signature Nepali dal bhat thali sets…
Step-by-step guides for settling into life in the US.
Documents Getting a driver’s license / state ID as a newcomer In the US, your state's DMV issues your license — so the exact documents, tests, and fees depend on where you live. Almost everywhere you'll pass a written knowledge test and a road test; a state ID (non-driver) is the easier option if you don't plan to drive. 
Immigration Bringing your parents to the US (IR-5) If you're a US citizen aged 21 or older, you can petition for your parents to become permanent residents (green-card holders) — the IR-5 category. You file Form I-130 for each parent; after approval it moves to consular processing at the US Embassy in Kathmandu. (Green-card holders cannot petition parents — only citizens can.) 
Jobs Gig & 1099 work — what to know about taxes Gig/contract work (rideshare, delivery, freelancing) usually pays you as an independent contractor (1099), not an employee (W-2) — which means no taxes are withheld, so you must set money aside, pay quarterly estimated taxes, and you can deduct legitimate business expenses. (And gig work still requires work authorization — it isn't a loophole around that.) Nepal and US diaspora headlines.
Onlinekhabar English reports that Biratnagar Kings edged Janakpur Bolts by two runs in the Nepal Premier Lea…
Rashid Khan's half-century and captain Karan KC's 44 off 20 balls carried Kathmandu to their first Nepal Pre…
Sunday's nine-run win was Janakpur's second of the tournament, while Pokhara remain without a win after two …
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