Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
Trump Drafts Order Allowing 401(k) Withdrawals for Home Purchases
Trump is proposing a housing plan to allow penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals for home purchases and ban large institutional investors from the single-family market. Announced ahead of the Davos summit, the…
Trump-Era H-1B Overhaul Drives Indian Tech Professionals Home
New U.S. immigration policies, including a $100,000 H-1B fee and wage-weighted selection, are driving Indian professionals to return…
GSA Removes Minnesota Hotel from All Government Lodging Programs
Federal authorities and Hilton corporate have blacklisted a Lakeville, Minnesota hotel for refusing rooms to ICE agents. The…
Canada Housing Outlook 2026: Stability Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
Canada is entering a 'market reset' phase for housing. The CMHC projects that reduced immigration targets and lower…
UK Records 41,000 Small-Boat Arrivals in 2025, Home Office Says
The UK recorded 41,000 small boat arrivals in 2025, one of the highest totals on record. While 90-95%…
Indian Immigrants Stay Home as US Tightens Visa Rules
The U.S. government is overhauling the H-1B visa process, replacing the lottery with a salary-and-skill-based selection system starting…
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to End Federal Immigration Enforcement Programs
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, reintroduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, aims to eliminate mandatory immigration detention and…
Epping Forest Plans to House Asylum Seekers Withdrawn, Council Confirms
The Epping Forest Council has officially withdrawn its plan to convert Loppet Hall into asylum seeker housing following…
Orange County Signs 838 ICE Beds Contract, Projected Revenue Over $30M
Orange County will rent 838 jail beds to ICE for over $30 million, starting October 2025. This move…
Affordability crisis and immigration crackdown drive NYC school declines
Enrollment dropped by 22,000 to 884,400 students for 2025–26, reflecting affordability pressures and fewer migrant arrivals. Newcomer programs…