On February 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule (2022 Proposed Rule) that would largely codify long-standing federal guidance regarding DHS’ authority to refuse a noncitizen’s application...more
The Inadmissibility on Public Charge Ground rule was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2019 and became effective on October 15, 2019. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a rule interpreting...more
A federal court on July 29 temporarily halted the public charge rule during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, while the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on July 31 released a new proposed schedule with...more
On January 30, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would be implementing the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule (Final Rule) on February 24, 2020. This implementation...more
As of February 24, 2020, all applications for Adjustment of Status will be subject to the enhanced Public Charge Rule after a rule by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 27, 2020. This rule, originally scheduled to take effect...more
Our wrap-up of immigration news from the month of January continues today as we review the implementation of the new “public charge” rule. Implementation of Public Charge Rule - The Trump Administration proposed a...more
Today USCIS announced that, except for in the state of Illinois, it will implement its public charge rule as of Monday, February 24, 2020. USCIS is expected to publish updated forms, instructions and guidance on its website...more