US revives rule to deny green cards to immigrants on public benefits
US administration considers reviving a public-charge style rule that could make access to green cards harder for immigrants judged likely to depend significantly on public benefits.
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What happened
The Trump administration is said to be reviving a policy that could make it harder for immigrants who use public benefits to obtain green cards or permanent residency. The proposed approach would affect applicants whose dependence on public assistance is judged significant under the new standards.
