Thanks to the experts on rent arrears in the United States

Did you pay a deposit when renting a house in May, usually one month's rent? I don't think I can get this back. In the lease you sign, there should be corresponding terms, such as how long you owe the rent. So you should contact the landlord as soon as possible, because the landlord doesn't care whether you move in or not, he only depends on whether you pay the rent. Don't let him think that you deliberately defaulted on the rent. If you cancel before August 25th, you may only lose the deposit. But some companies are even worse and will ask you to pay for three months' rent.

Sublet, sometimes, sometimes there is trouble. Whether your landlord is a company or an individual, everyone is easy to talk to. If it is a company, contact them specifically.

Regarding the visa, if someone sues you, what I know is that such a small civil case, that is, less than $5,000, will generally stay in the state or county and will not be promoted to the federal immigration office. But once in the United States, once you receive a letter and become a defendant, you are not allowed to leave the country for a period of time when you are required to appear in court.

Your credit may be affected.