Multi-source·Jul 26, 2026·2 sources analyzed
DHS public-charge rule will change green-card reviews on September 18
A final DHS rule rescinds the 2022 public-charge regulation and gives immigration officers broader discretion to consider benefits and other factors in admission and green-card decisions starting September 18.
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