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DHS Rescinds Biden-Era Public Charge Rule, Broadening Scrutiny for Immigrants

16 Jul 2026 11:54 a.m.

DHS rescinds a Biden-era public charge rule, empowering USCIS officers to broadly assess an immigrant's financial self-reliance. This aims to protect taxpayers from subsidizing those dependent on public benefits, taking effect September 18, 2026.

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