November 9, 2022
On Sept. 8, 2022, DHS announced a final rule that will implement the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The final rule will become effective on December 23, 2022 A noncitizen who is deemed likely to become a ‘public charge,’ meaning that they are likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, can be denied admission or lawful permanent residence (known colloquially as a green card). USCIS has created a helpful USCIS Public Charge Resource page filled with facts, Q&A and useful links to provide clarity and help answer questions about this new rule.