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Foreign Buyers Pull Back as U.S. Home Market Faces Visa Headwinds
business22 days ago

Foreign Buyers Pull Back as U.S. Home Market Faces Visa Headwinds

The National Association of Realtors reports foreign buyers purchased about 67,100 U.S. homes in the year through March 2026, down 14% in units and 19% in dollar volume, with a median price of $465,000. The decline mirrors softer international travel and a weaker dollar, though the luxury segment remains buoyant in places like Irvine. The biggest drop is among H-1B and other employment-based buyers; Canadians remain the largest foreign-share purchasers, Chinese buyers have fallen to third in transactions but still spend the most on high-end homes, and Florida continues to attract the most international buyers.

via CNBC|
#business#foreign-buyers#h-1b-visas
Abbott pledges hard-line push against Democrats at Texas GOP convention
politics2 months ago

Abbott pledges hard-line push against Democrats at Texas GOP convention

At the Texas GOP convention, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to eviscerate Democrats in November and framed the race as a fight against “Bernie Sanders socialism,” detailing priorities like closing the primaries to Republicans, banning taxpayer-funded lobbying, regulating data centers, cutting property taxes, and taking a hard line on immigration including freezing new H-1B visa applications for state and local governments. He also attacked Democrat James Talarico and urged a broader crackdown on Sharia law, while Democrats criticized the rhetoric as out of touch with Texans’ concerns.

via The Texas Tribune|
#democrats#greg-abbott#h-1b-visas
Court blocks Trump's six-figure H-1B filing fee
politics2 months ago

Court blocks Trump's six-figure H-1B filing fee

US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston voided President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa filing fee, ruling that only Congress can authorize changes to immigration policy and that the executive branch lacked delegated authority to impose such a tax; the policy was challenged by Democratic attorneys general and aimed at curbing H-1B usage, while supporters argued the program is vital to U.S. business.

via CNN|
#congress#federal-judiciary#h-1b-visas
DHS Green Card Shakeup Sparks Chaos and Backlash
policy2 months ago

DHS Green Card Shakeup Sparks Chaos and Backlash

A May 21 USCIS memo signaled a major shift that would largely end the adjustment of status path to permanent residency, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands in the US to leave to apply for green cards and risking long wait times or bans; DHS later insisted the move was not a policy change but a discretionary reminder, but the messaging remains chaotic, leaving applicants and employers uncertain about who is affected and how it will be implemented.

via The Verge|
#adjustment-of-status#dhs#green-cards
Texas GOP pushes immigration pause after Austin shooting
immigration5 months ago

Texas GOP pushes immigration pause after Austin shooting

After a downtown Austin shooting left two dead and 14 wounded, more than 70 Texas House Republicans urged Congress to halt all immigration until proper vetting is in place, with a specific focus on H-1B visas. The push follows Gov. Abbott’s earlier move to freeze new H-1B applications and calls for full funding of the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats decry gun violence. Police say the suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen, is being investigated for potential terrorism, and Republicans have highlighted his immigrant background, though officials note the naturalization process involves extensive vetting and studies show immigrants are not more prone to crime.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin#h-1b-visas#homeland-security
Trump Defends H-1B Visa Shift Amid Criticism Over Talent Shortage
politics9 months ago

Trump Defends H-1B Visa Shift Amid Criticism Over Talent Shortage

Donald Trump, in a shift from his previous stance, suggested the US should welcome more skilled foreign workers through H-1B visas, sparking criticism from his MAGA base who see it as a betrayal of American workers. He emphasized the need for specialized skills not readily available domestically, despite concerns about displacing American workers. The comments followed increased H-1B visa application fees and drew backlash from supporters who viewed his remarks as a sellout to foreigners and corporations.

via The Times of India|
#donald-trump#foreign-workers#h-1b-visas
Walmart and US companies halt H-1B hiring amid $100,000 fee increase
business10 months ago

Walmart and US companies halt H-1B hiring amid $100,000 fee increase

Walmart has paused hiring H-1B visa holders in response to increased visa fees announced by the Trump administration, which aims to protect American jobs and curb visa abuse. The move reflects broader impacts of U.S. immigration policies on corporate hiring practices, especially for skilled foreign workers, though exceptions may be made in some cases.

via CNBC|
#business#corporate-strategy#h-1b-visas