Immigration
Jul. 21, 2025
Green cards and red flags: Why the public charge rule demands closer attention
Practitioners must approach the public charge section of Form I-485 with heightened care and precision, as USCIS has increased scrutiny on applicants' financial histories under this rule -- making it crucial to assess income, assets and benefits usage in advance of filing or attending an interview.
Form I-485 is an application that intending immigrants must file
in order to apply for permanent residency and receive
their green card. The form lists standard questions regarding the applicant's
background information, address history, employment history, marital status and
asks security questions regarding arrests and any trouble with the law.
United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) is now taking a...
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