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.
Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks
The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The tribunal based its verdict on the lack of adequate mental health care…
UK Home Office faces scrutiny over assaults on asylum seekers in care
Between January 2023 and August 2024, the UK Home Office recorded 5,960 assaults on asylum seekers, with 380…
Serco and UK Asylum Accommodation Explained for Home Office Contracts
Serco manages UK asylum housing as costs hit £15.3bn. The government aims to end expensive hotel use by…
Mark Carney urges Canadian doctors in United States to return home
Mark Carney’s campaign urges Canadian doctors and nurses in the U.S. to return home, promising $4 billion for…
Home Office records nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers in 20 months
UK Home Office data reveals nearly 6,000 assaults on asylum seekers from January 2023 to August 2024. Overcrowded…
Federal data collection targets immigrants’ housing and jobs
The Trump administration’s expanded use of federal data collection, including the Social Security death master file, has mistakenly…
UK Visa Sponsorship Rules for Skilled Worker Employers Since April 9, 2025
UK visa rules now feature higher fees, a £25,000 salary threshold for Skilled Workers, and a ban on…
Express Entry system expands with new job pathways for residency
Canada’s 2025 Express Entry updates prioritize teachers, healthcare, and STEM professionals to address labor shortages and support economic…
HUD requires citizenship or residency for FHA loans
HUD will enforce stricter FHA loan eligibility as of May 25, 2025, limiting access to U.S. citizens and…
Asian immigrants rally over delays in residence permits in Lisbon
Portugal’s immigration system faces severe delays, as seen in the April 7, 2025, protest of over 100 Asian…