COVID-19 and the Public Charge Rule

The “Public Charge” rule in a nutshell is how new green card applicants will be judged based on how financially self-sufficient they are, and consequently how likely they are to become reliant on welfare. We have previously covered the new Public Charge Rule that was to be enforced since February 24, 2020: What Does “Public […]
What is the new Public Charge Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency?

After finalizing the new Public Charge of Inadmissibility rule, United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) has announced that new green card applicants will be required to file a “declaration of self-sufficiency”. The not-yet-released Form I-944 is an additional requirement for all Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status submissions starting October […]