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Queens is the overwhelming center of New York City's Nepalese community: per the Asian American Federation's analysis of the 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 87% of Nepalese New Yorkers lived in Queens, the highest share of any borough. The 2019-2023 ACS counts 14,546 Nepalese residents citywide, with 13,100 in Queens — about 90% of the city's Nepalese residents, and among the largest Nepalese centers in the United States alongside Dallas-Fort Worth and Columbus, Ohio. Within the borough, the community concentrates in Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Sunnyside and Woodside.
Jackson Heights — the Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street area around the 7 train, nicknamed 'Nepali Junction' — is the commercial and cultural heart, home to Nepali restaurants and shops and the United Sherpa Association Buddhist temple; in 2019, the city co-named the 75th Street and 31st Avenue intersection 'Mount Everest Way' to honor the community. In Woodside, Adhikaar, an immigrant women-led organization founded in 2005, reported serving more than 5,000 Nepali-speaking community members through direct support in 2023. This page gathers what's nearby: organizations and temples, restaurants and grocers, upcoming events, and the festival calendar — source links are shown when available.
A 501(c)(3) incorporated in 1996 to preserve Sherpa socio-cultural, linguistic and Buddhist heritage. It runs a Sherpa community and cultural center with a Buddhist temple, plus weekend Nepali-language classes and annual sports tournaments.
Founded 2003; runs Nepali language classes, festivals, and the Durga Temple & Community Center at 16-47 Hancock Street — now operating, and awarded a $900K federal grant in February 2026 to expand it.
An immigrant women-of-color-led grassroots community and workers' center founded in 2005, serving the Nepali-speaking community from its Woodside center opened in 2007. It provides citizenship and ESL classes, nail-salon and domestic-worker training, and social-justice organizing.
A 501(c)(3) founded in 2001 representing the Gurung (Tamu) ethnic Nepalese community across the New York tri-state area. It provides education and youth programs, immigration and legal workshops, and cultural-heritage activities.
A non-profit founded in 2007 to preserve Newar (Newah) culture and the Nepal Bhasa language. It runs Nepal Bhasa classes for children, cultural programs and World Newah Day events.
A non-profit established in 2017 that unites Gurung (Tamu) families across the New York City tri-state area. It preserves Gurung cultural heritage, language and traditions through community programs.
The New York chapter of the U.S. national association for the Magar ethnic Nepalese community, with its central office in Woodside, Queens. It promotes Magar cultural heritage and strengthens community ties.
A Queens-based Nepalese-American nonprofit focused on community service and civic engagement. In June 2024 it organized a cleanup of Elmhurst Park alongside nine other Nepalese-American organizations.
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Nepalese-American CPA firm in Jackson Heights, Queens offering accounting, bookkeeping and tax-preparation services for…
Nepali-speaking licensed real estate agent serving Queens, NY, helping diaspora buyers and sellers across the borough.
Indo-Nepali restaurant and caterer in Manhattan providing wedding, private-party and event catering across the NYC area.
Immigration law firm in Midtown Manhattan handling family-based and employment immigration, with a team proficient in…
Full-service law firm in Manhattan, established 1987, serving the Nepalese community with staff who speak Nepali…
Immigration and nationality law firm in Lower Manhattan serving the Nepalese community, with staff fluent in Nepali…
UnclaimedTraditional Nepali kitchen opened by chef-owner Yamuna Shrestha in 2015, famous for jhol momo and a repeat winner of the Jackson Heights Momo Crawl. Named to The New York Times' list of the 100 best NYC restaurants for 2026.
UnclaimedFamily-owned Newari and Nepali restaurant on Broadway, established in 2011 by Kathmandu-born chef-owner Purushotam Khadgi — known for Newari thali, choila, and momos in pink cream sauce, with live music Friday through Sunday evenings.
UnclaimedNepali grocery and fresh-meat market opened in 2025 on 75th Street between 41st Avenue and Broadway, stocking goat meat and Nepali staples and produce such as akbare chili and local cucumber.
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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.) First 90 days newcomer path for IDs, banking, health, work, school, and settling into a US city.
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