"Public Charge" Rule to Take Effect October 15

Update (08/14/19): The Department of Homeland Security has finalized its “public charge” regulation — a racially-motivated “wealth test” that rigs the rules against immigrants and their families who are on the pathway to a green card. Affected individuals and families will have until October 15th before it takes effect. See how “public charge” will impact you based on your immigration status, and what you should do.

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