... Revives Rule that Could Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits

Immigration Officials Allowed to Consider Use of Benefits When Granting Permanent Legal Status

Trump administration lets immigration officials consider public benefits for green card eligibility.

... revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

MIAMI (AP):The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as “public charge”, appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register. It will be formally published on July 20 and take effect September 18. Under the policy, applicants for green cards have to show they wouldn’t be burdens to the country or “p…

Making It Harder to Become an American: Reviving the Public Charge Rule

The Public Charge Rule is one such regulation that draws scrutiny and shifts as politicians try to decide what conditions represent an immigrant’s ability to support themselves and not become a drain on American society.

Trump Administration Restores Rule Expanding Green Card Scrutiny Over Welfare Use

The policy will allow immigration officials to consider a broader range of public benefits, including food assistance, Medicaid and housing aid, when deciding whether applicants ... The post Trump Administration Restores Rule Expanding Green Card Scrutiny Over Welfare Use first appeared on [your]NEWS.