In a much-needed change, the DHS has proposed repealing the 2022 Biden-era public charge rule, which limited consideration to only cash assistance for green card applicants. This new rule would restore broader officer discretion to factor in the use of non-cash benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and housing aid, as well as household circumstances in mixed-status families, when assessing self-sufficiency risk.
DHS aims to promote self-reliance, reduce taxpayer costs, and achieve estimated annual savings of $8.97B through lower enrollment, while aligning with 1996 laws and Trump’s 2025 executive order. However, critics, including KFF and advocates, warn of chilling effects that cause immigrants to avoid social programs.
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