Housing
Finding accommodation abroad without local credit — rental market guides, tenant rights by country, deposit requirements, and strategies for securing housing as a new immigrant or visa holder.
Top questions about Housing
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat risks do H-1B Visa holders face when buying homes in the US as of July 2025?
H-1B Visa holders face job instability and visa dependency, which can lead to risks such as losing their jobs and being responsible for mortgage payments even after leaving the country.
Read: H-1B Visa Holder Warns Against Buying Homes Amid Job InstabilityWhat are the key developments in immigration policies for 2025-2026?
Applicants face national-origin-based holds and enhanced security vetting under new policy developments, with an indefinite pause delaying green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat steps should prospective immigrants take in response to these changes?
Prospective immigrants should align their skills with job demand, engage with supportive communities, and stay informed about policy developments.
Read: Portugal Sets Immigration Quotas for Work Visa HoldersWhat are some implications for temporary residents under these new rules?
Temporary residents should keep all details accurate, leave on time when their authorized period of stay ends, follow all visa or permit rules, and report lost or stolen documents immediately to avoid complications.
Read: Canada Expands Authority to Cancel Temporary Resident Documents at BorderHow does the 2025 ICE policy affect longtime residents?
The 2025 policy has widened the pool of people at risk for detention and deportation, even those with long ties to the country based on old or minor offenses.
Read: No Verified Reports on Paramjit Singh Detention Amid 2025 ICE Policies
Ottawa immigration cuts ease housing and labour markets, TD Economics
TD Economics shows Ottawa’s immigration cuts slowed population growth to 0.9, reduced rent growth by ~2 points, and likely kept unemployment about 1 point lower. Despite resilient household spending, tight…
Clearsprings, Serco and Mears drive record profits from asylum housing
Britain’s three biggest providers of asylum housing are on course to post record profits in 2025, as Home…
Gifting to India: FEMA Rules, LRS, and Tax Implications for NRIs
NRIs sending gifts to India must follow FEMA and tax rules: gifts over ₹50,000 from non‑relatives are taxable;…
State Residency Pitfalls for Indian-Origin Returnees from the U.S.
States such as California, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia can tax returnees if U.S. ties remain. Terminate…
Asylum seekers to be housed at Crowborough, East Sussex military site
The government will convert Crowborough Training Camp and Cameron Barracks to house about 900 asylum seekers by the…
Defence minister admits army barracks housing may cost more than hotels
The government will house about 900 male asylum seekers in two military sites by late November 2025, adding…
FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance
FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC…
FBAR vs FATCA for NRIs: Key Rules, Thresholds, and Penalties (2025)
NRIs must check FBAR (>$10,000 aggregate foreign accounts) and FATCA (Form 8938 for broader assets with varying thresholds).…
Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing
U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S.…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…