Nepalis’ desperate pursuit of the American dream often ends in tragedy

The pursuit of better employment opportunities abroad is not a new phenomenon for Nepalis. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the trend of Nepalis attempting to enter the USA illegally . In this pursuit to enter the USA illegally, many Nepalis have lost their lives in forests, seas, and roads of South America.

No one knows how many Nepalis have died trying to enter the USA illegally. Due to the secretive nature of these voyages, the families affected receive minimal information, often relying solely on news reports from various sources. Authorised bodies in South America and other areas often remain silent, mentioning the illegal nature of the travels as a reason for withholding information.