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Navigating the U.S. Public Charge Rule for Green Cards

Meta Description: The Public Charge Rule is a key ground of inadmissibility in U.S. immigration law. Learn about the current definition (effective December 23, 2022), which public benefits count, who is exempt, and how the “totality of the circumstances” test is applied to applicants for Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card) status. Stay informed to protect […]

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