"Affordable Homes in Miami: How to Get Them?"
A new affordable rental housing option has opened in Little Havana, Miami, United States, thanks to the collaboration between the city's county and the company The Related Group, local media confirmed. These are two buildings in River Parc, an urban complex for low-income people.
Read full storyClaim Child Tax Credit up to $205 in US States
Families eligible for the child tax credit will receive up to $205.00 USD if they have one or more children under the age of 17 in their household. The process will not be implemented throughout the United States. Here we tell you which states are still paying their eligibles.
Read full storyLower electric bill payments in Florida Electricity company to reduce its rates
As a result of the stabilization of expenses in relation to fuel costs, the electric utility Florida Power & Light (FPL) took some measures. Among them is the decision to reduce rates for the third time this year.
Read full storyU.S. banks close on Juneteenth Day?
Juneteenth Day in the United States is now one of 11 permanent federal holidays. In this sense, government offices, post offices, libraries, schools and the stock exchange remain closed as a national holiday, and most banks will remain closed on this day. This includes Bank of America and Wells Fargo, as well as credit unions. However, ATMs and mobile banking applications will have some services available.
Read full storySome 15 million U.S. residents will be left without Medicaid
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Congress has prohibited states from processing Medicaid eligibility assessments. But, after all these years, the picture is different. Medicaid eligibility screening has been underway since April 1 in some U.S. states.
Read full storyThis economic assistance program would benefit undocumented immigrants in the United States
The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants provides financial support, each month, to undocumented senior citizens. Known as CAPI, its assistance is based entirely on state funds. Those who are eligible may also qualify for other benefits.
Read full storyFull driver's license rights for immigrants restored
Since the end of 2022, the state of North Carolina has reported complaints from immigrants who were denied a driver's license, or were issued only a temporary document. This, despite meeting the requirements to obtain the permit.
Read full storyElimination of legal penalties for immigrants in the United States
Often, an immigrant must file documents for immigration proceedings whose deadline falls on a federal holiday, Saturday or Sunday. For these cases, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy change, effective March 29. This, in order to make some legal procedures for immigrants more flexible.
Read full storyGreen Card processing expedited in the United States
The United States extends the validity period of the authorized signature of the Medical Report and Vaccination Record from no more than 60 days to a maximum of 2 years. The document (Form I-693) must be signed by a civilian physician. It is one of the essential requirements to apply for a Permanent Resident Card (also known as Green Card). It is also required to apply for adjustment of status.
Read full storySocial Security payments increase in the U.S.
Social Security beneficiaries now receive more money. In 2023, average payments for retirees will be about $1,827. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are also on the rise. SSI payments are around $656 this year.
Read full storyIRS warns U.S. residents of new scam scheme
The U.S. Treasury Department, through its Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agency is alerting citizens to some scams. Criminals are doing their best to market an IRS.gov Internet account setup service.
Read full storyApplying for a U.S. visa for fiancés or fiancées
The K-1 Visa is one of the many visa options offered by the United States for immigrants to enter the country. It is also known as a fiancée visa and allows a U.S. citizen to bring his or her future spouse to the United States.
Read full storyWinners of the 2024 Visa Lottery to immigrate to the United States are about to be announced
There is less and less time left for those who decided to try their luck in the Visa Lottery to know the results of this year's lottery. As of May 6, 2023, those who applied will be able to check the status of their application at https://dvprogram.state.gov. This can be done with their personal information and the unique confirmation number they were given at the end of their registration. This was reported by CNN.
Read full storyTwo people in the US become millionaires playing scratch-offs
In a surprising news from Southern California, two people have become millionaires thanks to winning scratch-off tickets from the state lottery. Each of them won the sum of $5 million dollars, which will allow them to change their lives and live without economic worries for the rest of their days.
Read full storyPredicting which U.S. banks will collapse next
The global financial system is in check. While governments and bank managers are trying to build confidence among customers so that they do not rush to withdraw their money and accelerate a collapse, the current banking crisis seems to be far from over. So much so that after Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank went bankrupt in the last few days, many experts are already predicting which banks in the United States and other parts of the world will collapse next.
Read full storyThe financial crisis in the United States is currently putting medium-sized banks in the spotlight
The owners of these institutions are constantly wondering which will be the next to close their doors, given the current context. One that was revived in the last few days was First Republic Bank, thanks to an urgent capital injection. Eleven Wall Street banks joined forces and donated $30 billion to prevent First Republic from closing its operations.
Read full storyAs of this date it will be mandatory to have a Real ID in the United States
As of May 7, 2025, it will be mandatory to have a Real ID in the United States. From that date, it will be mandatory to show it for domestic travel. The document is issued by each state taking into account multiple security standards.
Read full storySocial Security, retirement and the right age for retirement
In the United States, workers can retire at age 62 and begin receiving state-provided benefits at that age. In this regard, every month the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends money to its retired workers. However, the SSA recommends waiting until full retirement age to receive full payments.
Read full storyCalifornia seeks to eradicate abusive gasoline prices
California is right now one of the American states with the highest gasoline prices, a product of taxes and environmental regulations. For this reason, the Democrat Gavin Newsom, governor of the state, promoted a proposal that seeks to combat fraud in the price of this fuel. This proposal was recently approved in a special session of the California State Senate.
Read full storyWalmart closes more stores due to drop in sales
U.S. economic growth has slowed due to inflation and the interest rate increase imposed by the Federal Reserve. Customers' financial capacity is also declining and is evidenced by poor sales at several stores.
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