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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rule dramatically expands the circumstances under ... the new standards, replacing guidelines in place since 1999, immigration officials will look at factors including the person’s age, ...
August 14, 2019
Commentary
In a little-watched issue, advocates for immigrants say the U.S. government might redefine “public charge,” which could deny citizenship status.
July 12, 2018
Statement
... of aliens to the United States has a long history in U.S. immigration law, appearing at least as far back as the Immigration Act of 1882. ... in the Federal Register will contain information about how to submit comments.
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DHS Announces New Proposed ...
September 22, 2018
Press Release
... residency and applicants intending to immigrate to the US by redefining “public charge” determinations related to the use of ... more expansive list of public benefits to be considered when immigration officials determine whether an applicant is likely to become ...
June 5, 2018
Statement
... The new rule would significantly expand the list of benefits immigration officials would consider when determining whether or not an ... housing.
This represents a dramatic change to the U.S. immigration system—government estimates suggest it will affect around 382,000 ...
September 28, 2018
Commentary
The Trump administration recently published its long-anticipated proposed “public charge” rule, which carries enormous implications for Medicaid and immigrants enrolled in the program.
November 20, 2018
Commentary
... Trump administration has been working to reduce family-based immigration to the United States and limit legal immigrants’ use of public ... the potential for a major back-door overhaul of the legal immigration system by imposing new standards that would fall most heavily on ...
August 1, 2018
Commentary
... The rule puts the country on a path towards a profoundly new immigration system — while Congress sits on the sideline. The change could reduce family-based immigration from “lower-income, less educated people in countries like China, ...
October 3, 2018
Commentary
... the final public charge rule, which makes it easier for immigration officials to deny applications for permanent residency (green ...
August 19, 2019
Blog Post
... of Homeland Security would create a harsh new standard for immigration officials to decide whether to let immigrants lawfully in the ... legal entry come and rejoin family. Under the proposed rule, immigration officials could turn away lawfully residing immigrants seeking to ...
September 27, 2018
Blog Post
Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter signed by 90 bipartisan mayors from 29 states and the District of Columbia to DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen calling on her to drop the proposed expansion of the “public charge” rule
October 10, 2018
Statement
... welcoming immigrants. It would radically reshape our legal immigration system, putting the wealthy at the front of the line, ahead of ... afraid to seek programs that support basic needs. With about one in four children having at least one immigrant parent, this issue ...
October 10, 2018
Statement
... Public charge determinations are used by federal immigration authorities to decide whether to accept an immigrant’s ... Lawful Permanent Residence. It is also used for decisions about approving applications for certain visas to enter the United States. ... work with partners across the state to educate Californians about actions they can take to protect their own health and their families and ...
September 25, 2018
Statement
... necessary public health benefits and preserving their immigration status in this country.
Our 27 zip-code service area is ... coverage that can keep their families healthy, despite their US-born children and youth being fully eligible for these resources. In terms ...
November 20, 2018
Statement
... Trump administration on October 10, would radically change immigration policy to favor the wealthy and privileged and turn away those with ... and the sanctity of family. We urge philanthropy to join us in taking swift action to oppose it.
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October 10, 2018
Statement
... opposition; our collective advocacy is critical. Learn more about the proposed change here , and here , and read what national ...
May 28, 2019
Statement
Blue Shield of California and affiliates urge the Trump administration to halt a potential change in policy that would make it harder for immigrants and others to seek health and well-being services.
October 24, 2018
Statement