New Immigration Policy Raises Concerns: 'Public Charge' Rule Tightens Green Card Requirements In a significant shift in US immigration policy, the Biden administration has announced a change that will make it more difficult for applicants to obtain green cards. Under the new rule, individuals seeking permanent residency must demonstrate that they will not become a burden to the country or "public charges." This means that applicants will have to prove they have stable income, can support themselves and any dependents, and are not likely to rely on government assistance programs. The policy change is expected to have a significant impact on thousands of immigrants who rely on public benefits, sparking debate over the role of government support in the immigration process.
Under the policy, applicants for green cards have to show they wouldn’t be burdens to the country or “public charges.”
