Green card applicants to face greater public charge scrutiny
Green card applicants soon could face greater scrutiny when they are deemed a public charge, which defines a person who is primarily dependent on the government. Public charge guidance allows immigration officials reviewing green card applications to consider whether a U.S.
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Green card applicants soon could face greater scrutiny when they are deemed a public charge, which defines a person who is primarily dependent on the government. Public charge guidance allows immigration officials reviewing green card applications to consider whether a U.S. citizen child or other relative has used health or social service programs, even if...
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- Green card applicants soon could face greater scrutiny when they are deemed a public charge, which defines a person who is primarily dependent on the government. Public charge guidance allows immigration officials reviewing green card applications to consider whether a U.S.
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