Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
South Shore tenants seek relief, relocation aid after ICE raid
Following a Sept. 30 ICE raid, Wells Fargo secured a receiver and a Dec. 12, 2024 vacate order for 7500 South Shore Drive. Tenants request a 60‑day extension, a formal…
Europe could be unrecognizable in 20 years as mass migration reshapes alliances
The White House’s 2025 strategy claims mass migration and falling birthrates risk making Europe unrecognizable in twenty years.…
Onshore visa refusals, Bridging Visa, Administrative Appeals Tribunal explain why students stay
Rising onshore visa refusals have left many international students lawfully staying on Bridging Visas while they appeal at…
2026 Outlook: Social Security COLA, Medicare Costs, Immigration
A 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 will raise average benefits modestly, but higher Medicare Part B premiums…
New EB-5 Bill Expands Housing, Speeds Affordable Green-Card Processing
A Senate bill by Sen. Gallego would steer EB-5 investment into affordable housing by expanding the $800,000 eligibility,…
Epping’s controversial asylum hotel reopens as four-star venue in 2026
Under a Refugee Council proposal, the Epping asylum hotel would close and reopen as a four‑star hotel in…
Epping councillors push tighter protest limits at Bell Hotel asylum
Following a High Court ruling, Epping Forest Council voted to challenge the decision and press for tighter protest…
Asylum Seekers in UK Hotels Rise as Net Migration Falls
As of 30 June 2025, 32,059 asylum seekers—30% of the asylum system—were housed in hotels, an 8% increase…
International Students Face Housing and Visa Uncertainties During Breaks
Housing shortages, higher rents and travel uncertainties in 2025 force many international students to weigh staying on campus…
South Africa’s Home Affairs Launches Citizenship Reinstatement Portal
South Africa opened a digital portal on 24 November 2025 so people who lost citizenship under Section 6(1)(a)…