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Public Charge
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This provides 5 essential facts to know about public charge if you are a green card holder (LPR), if you are undocumented, or if you are applying to sponsor a family member for immigration.
On December 23, 2022, a new rule on public charge went into effect. The new rule essentially codifies longstanding guidance, with some added details and protections, strengthening the public charge policy that we have had for more than two decades. For more information, see here.