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Thinking of doing two years at a community college before transferring to a four-year university to save on tuition. For those who did this — did…
Graduating soon on an F-1 and want to get my OPT timing right so there’s no gap. For those who’ve done it, when did you file…
I need my Nepali degree evaluated for grad-school applications (and maybe a job later). For those who’ve done it — which evaluation service did you use,…
Applying for a master’s and the tuition is scary. International students can’t get US federal aid, so how did people actually pay for it? Are teaching/research…
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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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