Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
Federal Immigration Crackdown Jeopardizes California’s Housing Reforms
California’s 2025 federal immigration crackdown disrupts immigrant renters and housing programs, conflicting with strong state tenant protections. ICE raids have increased, causing fears, vacancies, and illegal eviction risks. A court…
Understanding Classification and Taxation of Ordinary vs Qualified Dividends
U.S. dividend income taxation requires reporting using Form 1099-DIV and Schedule K-1. Qualified dividends receive lower rates if…
Immigration Agents Demand Tenant Details From Landlords, Raising Concerns
Since July 2025, USCIS anti-fraud officers send administrative subpoenas to landlords requesting tenant data without judicial approval, causing…
Maine to End Transitional Housing for Asylum Seekers by September 2025
Maine’s transitional housing program for asylum seekers closes in 2025 amid high costs and funding cuts. About 1,000…
Why Wealthy Individuals and Businesses Choose U.S. Tax Haven States
Nine U.S. Tax Haven States offer zero income tax for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Tennessee ended all income…
H-1B Visa Holder Warns Against Buying Homes Amid Job Instability
H-1B Visa holders confront homeownership risks in 2025 due to job instability and visa ties. High mortgage costs…
Investment Strategies for NRIs on H1B: Balancing US-India Assets and Goals
H-1B visa NRIs should balance U.S. and Indian equity investments, avoid unauthorized work, build emergency cash and gold…
Indians Allowed to Own Property in Saudi Arabia Starting 2026
From January 2026, Indians can buy property in Saudi Arabia’s major cities. The law, passed July 2025, opens…
Home Minister Alleges Rabi Lamichhane Misused Visit Visa for US Citizenship
Nepal’s Home Minister accused Rabi Lamichhane of misuse of a US visit visa for citizenship, threatening his political…
No Evidence ICE Abandons Cars or Equipment During Arrests in 2025
ICE withdrew protections for certain locations in January 2025, increasing property seizures in cities like Oklahoma City. Those…