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.
Trump Admin Plans to Evict Mixed-Status Families from Public Housing
No current Trump rule forces eviction of mixed-status families in public housing. The 2019 rule was withdrawn in 2021. Families receive prorated aid but must stay alert for possible new…
Geoff Russ: Data Shows Fewer Newcomers Lead to Lower Canadian Rent
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan lowers permanent resident targets and caps temporary residents below 5% by 2027. Express Entry…
How Immigration Has Influenced Canada’s Housing Crisis Over Time
Canada’s 2025 immigration policy lowers permanent resident targets and limits temporary residents to ease housing pressures. The government…
Canada’s 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program Invites Start July 28
IRCC reopens the Parents and Grandparents Program on July 28, 2025, inviting only 2020 pool applicants. Only 10,000…
Country-by-Country Bank Balance Guide for Tourist Visa Applications
Tourist visa applicants must show steady financial proof through bank statements, income evidence, and travel plans. Requirements differ…
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…
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…