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US Implements New Public Charge Rules for Green Card Applicants
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This view focuses on US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect from September 18: Wants bond to prove that. It also highlights US green card rule widens public charge test, raising hurdles for Indians.
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Green Card Applicants Face Stricter Review
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US green card applicants to face broader public charge scrutiny from September 18
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New U.S. Green Card Rule Could Bring Greater Scrutiny for Indian Applicants
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US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect from September 18: Wants bond to prove that
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The Times of India reports that US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated policy guidance taking effect on September 18, 2026, implementing a Department of Homeland Security rule that rescinds 2022 public charge regulations. The publication states that officers will evaluate applicants using a broader range of means-tested public benefits and statutory factors, and notes that USCIS may discretionally invite admissible applicants to post a bond.
US green card rule widens public charge test, raising hurdles for Indians
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India Today reports that immigrants seeking US green cards, including Indian nationals, will face stricter scrutiny under a new Trump administration rule taking effect on September 18, 2026. The article details that USCIS will consider a broader set of factors and means-tested benefits, and highlights attorney analyses suggesting officers will have increased discretion to deny applications alongside potential impacts on Medicaid enrollment.
US bill proposes 30-day premium processing for PERM green card applications
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The Times of India reports on a newly introduced bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives proposing an optional premium-processing program for employment-based PERM labor certifications. The publication states that the legislation seeks to address processing delays by allowing employers to pay a 1200 dollar fee for a 30-day decision, while clarifying that the bill does not resolve broader visa-number backlogs.
US green card rules change from September 18: What applicants need to know
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The Economic Times details upcoming changes to US green card rules taking effect on September 18, 2026, when USCIS implements updated guidance for the public charge test. The source explains that officers will evaluate five statutory factors alongside any means-tested public benefits received after the effective date, and notes that affected applicants may be invited to post a bond if found inadmissible solely on those grounds.
US green card applicants to face broader public charge scrutiny from September 18
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The Times of India reports that US Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing broader public charge scrutiny for green card applicants starting September 18. The new guidance requires officers to evaluate an applicant's totality of circumstances, including health, finances, and skills, while potentially considering a wider range of means-tested benefits. Immigration attorneys note that employment-based applicants in backlogs and sponsored elderly parents will face significant hurdles. USCIS states the update ensures self-sufficiency, though critics characterize it as a restriction on legal immigration.