Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
ICE Detains Iranian Mother After 47 Years Amid Rising Enforcement
Mandonna Kashanian’s 2025 ICE detention highlights increased arrests of Iranians during U.S.-Iran tensions, raising questions about enforcement fairness, transparency, and the need for legal support and family protections.
Another Mortgage Company Targets Home Loans to Undocumented Immigrants
California expanded home loan eligibility to undocumented immigrants paying taxes via AB 1840 and the Dream for All…
White House Delays Birthright Citizenship Restrictions, Plans Ahead
The Supreme Court ruled June 2025 to restrict nationwide injunctions, delaying birthright citizenship changes. Trump’s executive order faces…
ICE Raid in Detroit Home Results in Three Arrests, Pepper Spray Used
ICE and Detroit police raided a home July 1, 2025, detaining Marcos Bautista with prior deportations. Protesters opposing…
ITAT Quashes NRI Property Investment Addition Over Jurisdiction Error
The ITAT’s June 2025 decision protects NRIs from invalid tax notices due to jurisdictional errors. Union Budget reforms…
NACC Probe Uncovers Systemic Nepotism and Cronyism at Home Affairs
A senior Home Affairs official abused power through nepotism and forgery, revealed in a June 2025 NACC report.…
Home Office Keeps Spouse Visa Fees Despite Bereavement, No Refunds
In 2025, the UK spouse visa fee is £1,938 and non-refundable, even if the applicant dies before entry.…
Alabama Enacts New Immigration Laws Increasing Deportation Risks for Offenders
In 2025, Alabama enacted SB53 and SB63 to enhance immigration enforcement by mandating status checks and biometric data…
U.S. House Approves Moore’s Bill to Deport Noncitizens for DUIs
The House approved a bill for immediate deportation of noncitizens convicted of DUIs, supported mostly by Republicans. It…
German Lower House Approves Suspension of Refugee Family Reunification
Germany’s Bundestag approved suspending family reunification for subsidiary protection refugees for two years, affecting 388,000 mostly Syrians. The…