White House revives rule to deny green cards to migrants who use safety net programs

The Trump administration is reviving a policy allowing immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who utilize public benefit programs. This rule implements the public charge test to determine if applicants are likely to rely on government support. Specifically, federal officials can deny residency to immigrants using services such as Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance or vouchers. The policy governs how officials assess whether an individual's use of the safety net disqualifies them.