New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect Amid Lawsuits
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Trump’s new rule for green card applicants is sparking controversy
WASHINGTON - A new Trump administration rule that is expected to make it harder for many legal immigrants to obtain green cards if they receive or are deemed likely to need public assistance went into effect Friday – even as lawsuits seeking to halt it wind their way through federal court.
USCIS may consider a wider range of public aid received by certain immigrants applying for permanent residence. The measure enters into force on September 18, although several categories, including those who benefit from the Cuban Adjustment Act, are exempted.
USCIS Updates Public Charge Guidance for Adjustment Applications Filed on or After Sept. 18
Takeaways Article USCIS issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual explaining how the agency will determine whether an adjustment of status applicant is likely to become a public charge. The guidance applies to I-485 applications postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026, when the revised Form I-485 takes effect. The public […]
Since this Friday, the new USCIS public charge rule has been in place. Cubans under the Cuban Adjustment Act are not exempt, but others may be affected.
In short: immigration can look at the use of certain public benefits when assessing the case, including food, health and housing aid.
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