US deported 553 Nepalis last year
Summary
In 2025, the US deported 553 Nepali nationals amid tightened immigration rules under the Trump administration, including 80 via a recent chartered flight.
Key Points
- The US deported 553 Nepali citizens in 2025 under tightened immigration laws.
- A group of 80 Nepalis, mostly men, was recently deported via a chartered flight.
- Many deportees lacked proper documentation or were residing illegally in the US.
- The US suspended immigrant visa processing for Nepal and 74 other countries due to high public assistance dependency.
