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USCIS Proposes Stricter Public Charge Rules for Green Card Applicants

Proposed regulatory changes by USCIS aim to tighten the public-charge inadmissibility criteria,...
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2025-11-06
Key Impacts
Negative Impacts (6)
U.S. Agriculture & Farm-Labor Intensive Crops
Homebuilding & Construction Companies
Restaurant & Hospitality Industry
Healthcare Staffing & Senior Care Providers
U.S. Robotics & Automation Suppliers
Western Union (WU) & Remittance Processors
Total impacts: 6 | Positive: 0 | Negative: 6
Event Overview

Proposed regulatory changes by USCIS aim to tighten the public-charge inadmissibility criteria, potentially impacting green card applicants who rely on public assistance. The exact details remain undisclosed, generating uncertainty.

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USCIS Proposes Regulatory Changes to Public Charge Ground for Inadmissibility
2025-11-06 16:03

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed regulatory changes that could tighten the public-charge ground for inadmissibility, potentially making it more difficult for green card applicants who may rely on public assistance. A proposed rule regarding green card applicants' reliance on public benefits was submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) on November 3. The specifics of the proposed changes are not yet public, leading to uncertainty about potential new measures by USCIS. The rule is related to the 'public charge' ground of inadmissibility, which allows U.S. authorities to deny admission or status adjustment based on an applicant's likelihood of depending on public assistance.

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