Dossier
public charge test
Coverage of public charge test in the Nexus archive.
- White House revives rule to deny green cards to migrants who use safety net programs
The Trump administration is reviving a policy that allows immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public benefits such as Medicaid, housing assistance, or food stamps. The policy governs the application of the public charge test to determine if applicants are likely to rely on government support.