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Public Charge: Your Questions Answered

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06/01/2018
Family-Based
Public Charge

Public charge is a concept in immigration law that often deters immigrants from accessing critical public benefits and services.  This fact sheet gives services providers a quick overview of what public charge is, who it does and does not impact, what benefits impact public charge, and where to refer people for immigration help.

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