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Posted on 07/18/2026 8:09:54 AM PDT by bitt
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule overturning a 2022 regulation from former President Joe Biden’s administration to allow immigration officers to consider an applicant’s use of welfare programs to determine if they qualify for permanent legal citizenship.
In a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) news release on Thursday, the DHS held that the decision will better align immigration law with “Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits.”
Furthermore, under the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a person applying for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status is ineligible “because of the likelihood of becoming a public charge.”
“With this final rule, USCIS officers are empowered to assess all pertinent facts on a case-by-case basis for each applicant,” the DHS stated.
“The Trump administration is upholding the rule of law and protecting American taxpayers from subsidizing aliens who may become dependent on public benefits. USCIS is committed to safeguarding the safety, security, and financial well-being of Americans,” said USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler.
The rule will be effective on September 18th. A revised version of Form I-485, used to apply for permanent residence or adjust one’s status, will be released. The new version of the form will be required after the effective date.
The new policy could impact hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking green cards every year from inside the U.S., as well as deter migrant households from applying for taxpayer-funded social programs, such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The rescission of the Biden-era policy also reverts some leeway back to federal immigration officers that they held during President Donald Trump’s first term, according to CBS News.
When effective, the new rule also allows reviewers to examine an applicant’s age, health, family situation, assets, finances, education and skills.
“This final rule is intended to help ensure that those seeking permanent residence are able to support themselves and are not likely to become primarily dependent on public assistance,” USCIS said in a statement on X Thursday.
This final rule is intended to help ensure that those seeking permanent residence are able to support themselves and are not likely to become primarily dependent on public assistance.
USCIS is committed to applying the law as enacted by Congress, providing clear guidance, and…
— USCIS (@USCIS) July 16, 2026
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Welfare for life and didn’t have to do a day of work , boot them
Kinda like DEET when confronting other parasites, skeeters.
All immigrants must be self-reliant or ID a sponsor. I’d be OK with a month of Fed support — not state — don’t let states anywhere near that $$. Then, kick ‘em out.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Regulation
Release Date
07/16/2026
WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an individual applying for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status is inadmissible to the United States if deemed likely at any time to become a public charge.
The now-rescinded Biden-era regulation restricted which public benefits DHS could consider, limiting officers’ ability to review all relevant factors as intended by Congress. With this final rule, USCIS officers are empowered to assess all pertinent facts on a case-by-case basis for each applicant.
“The Trump administration is upholding the rule of law and protecting American taxpayers from subsidizing aliens who may become dependent on public benefits. USCIS is committed to safeguarding the safety, security, and financial well-being of Americans,” said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zach Kahler.
The rule will take effect on Sept. 18, 2026. USCIS will publish a revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Older versions of Form I-485 postmarked or submitted electronically on or after the effective date will not be accepted.
I dunno. There would be no need for states. The feds handle everything and that’s what the left really wants.
Immigrants shouldn’t be able to even access any form of welfare , even for their children
Agree 1000%
Immigrants should not get one cent of aid or welfare
Immigration inspectors at processing stations like Ellis Island (East Coast) and Angel Island (West Coast) screened arrivals for signs they couldn't support themselves. This included:
Inspectors used brief interviews, medical exams, and sometimes chalk marks on clothing to flag people for further review. Those flagged could be detained for additional questioning and, if deemed likely to become dependent on charity or public relief, deported back to their country of origin. Public charge exclusions and deportations were a real and significant category, not just a technicality, accounting for a meaningful share of those turned away. Having a relative or sponsor in the U.S. post a bond or affidavit of support, or show proof of funds or a job waiting, could overcome the presumption. Steamship companies were also liable for return passage of anyone excluded, which gave them incentive to pre-screen passengers before departure.
So here we are in the 21st century where an immigrant CAN be on welfare and we only use that dependency to determine eligibility for Permanent Residency. That is ridiculous. There should be NO welfare support of any kind for recent immigrants.
Why was there so much common sense 145 years ago? Why is it in such short supply today?
This should have been the policy from the beginning. The next rat President will kill it day one.
The new rule also allows reviewers to examine applicants’:
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USCIS said: “This is intended to help ensure that migrants seeking permanent US residence are
able to support themselves and are not likely to become dependent on public assistance tax dollars.”
DHS’ final rule overturns Biden’s 2022 regulation......unlike sap-happy Biden’s rule,
the DHS rule allows immigration officers to consider an applicant’s use of welfare programs
to determine if they qualify for permanent legal US citizenship.
It’s a 15 second short, btw.
“All immigrants must be self-reliant or ID a sponsor.”
They’re supposed to be but we stopped doing that for some reason. The sponsor is supposed to ensure they’re ability to pay.
Has an Obomba judge issued an edict yet?
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