DHS changes how it reviews green card applications

DHS Removes Public Charge Rule, Creating Uncertainty for Green Card Applicants | Immigrant Legal Resource Center

DHS Removes Public Charge Rule, Creating Uncertainty for Green Card Applicants 07/22/2026 ddelacruz Wed, 07/22/2026 - 14:00 (Washington)—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on July 20 that it is rescinding the 2022 Public Charge rule, and is not replacing it. This change will cause uncertainty for immigrants as they navigate green card applications and essential safety net programs. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) co…

DHS changes how it reviews green card applications

COACHELLA, CALIF. (KESQ)- U.S. Department of Homeland Security is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations (“2022 Final Rule”). The Public Charge Rule is used to decide whether someone is likely to depend mainly on government assistance. If immigration officers determine that an applicant is likely to become a public charge, they can The post DHS changes how it reviews green card applications appeared first on KESQ.