Inside Chhong Norbu Sherpa’s journey From Dolakha to IRO Sushi

Sixteen thousand kilometres from the village where he grew up, Chhong Norbu Sherpa was watching one plan after another fall apart.

First came his failed attempt to join the British Gurkhas. Then he prepared for the IELTS exam, hoping Australia might offer another way out. He passed, began the process of applying, and then Australia changed its immigration rules. The consultancy returned his application.