The “public charge rule:” What you need to know

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The “public charge rule:” What you need to know

January 30, 2020

You may have heard that this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the “public charge rule” can go into effect. The rule will prevent some immigrants from getting a green card or visa if they use certain public benefits, or if the federal government believes they are likely to use public benefits in the future. Here is what you need to know: