Summary
The Trump administration wants to change a rule about green cards that was set by President Biden. This change could make it harder for immigrants to become permanent residents if they use government benefits like Medicaid. The proposed rule would allow more discretion in deciding who might need too much government help.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration is proposing to change a Biden-era rule about green cards.
- The rule, known as the "public charge" rule, affects green card applicants who use government benefits.
- Biden's 2022 rule limited this concern to specific cash benefits and did not include many non-cash benefits like Medicaid.
- If the new proposal goes through, more benefits could lead to denial of permanent residency.
- The proposed changes could affect millions of current and future green card applicants.
- The Department of Homeland Security plans to publish the new proposal on November 19.
- Advocacy groups say the change could create more uncertainty and risk arbitrary decisions by officials.
- Some immigrant groups, like refugees and veterans, are typically exempt from these rules.
