In an ever increasing rent and housing environment, home squatting has exploded post COVID.
Vast majority of migrants will not apply nor even qualify for asylum! Since they cannot work legally, they resort to underground economy and illegal methods to stay in the US. Home squatting fits transient lifestyle as they attempt to cut costs.
New York City is a top destination due to free money, living and transportation; giving them more than they will ever get back in their own homeland.
They learn through social media where to go and what to do. It won’t be long for an entrepreneurial few to sell services in identifying homes to squat. New York State Squatters Rights definitions need to be pro-actively updated.