New Trump Rule Makes It Harder for some Immigrants to Get Green Cards
The broadened standard could deny green cards to more immigrants who receive aid, including SNAP and housing vouchers, advocates said.
- On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule expanding the "public charge" policy to include SNAP benefits and housing vouchers when reviewing green card applications.
- The administration rescinded a 2022 Biden-era rule that excluded non-cash benefits from consideration. Under President Donald Trump, DHS officials stated they are "reaffirming the requirement of self-reliance."
- About 588,000 applicants undergo public charge reviews annually, while the agency estimates nearly 950,000 people may disenroll from six public benefits programs, including Medicaid and CHIP.
- Immigration advocates warned of a "chilling effect" on families seeking assistance. Crystal FitzSimons, president of the Food Research & Action Center, said, "We're afraid we're going to see an increase in hunger."
- The new rule takes effect September 18. Officials will consider "the receipt of any means tested public benefits," potentially including childcare subsidies and tax credits, when assessing green card eligibility.
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The federal government first promoted the rule in 2018 as a way to ensure that only those who were self-sufficient could enter the United States.
A new “public charge” rule that Uscis is about to apply in September 2026 could deny green card to migrants who use certain public benefits, although there will be exempt categories and a particular impact on low-income Latino families in the United States
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