Kathmandu, Jan. 30 -- The Nepali embassy in Washington, DC, has issued a warning to Nepali nationals residing in the United States, cautioning that misuse of government-supported public benefits or violations of visa conditions could result in the revocation of visas or permanent resident status.

Any foreign national found to have illegally depended on or obtained government-funded benefits reserved for US citizens, such as subsidised healthcare, housing assistance, family support programmes or educational aid, may face serious immigration consequences, including the cancellation of visas or green cards.

The warning comes amid growing concern within US agencies over the use of subsidised public services by foreign nationals. Based on 20...