Public Charge

New Guidelines Aim to Ensure Immigrants Are Self-Sufficient

Laws requiring that immigrants to the United States be self-sufficient have been on the books for nearly 140 years. The…

USCIS’s Cuccinelli Is Taking the “Acting” Part of His Title to Heart

Days after being named acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Ken Cuccinelli issued a frank memo reminding…

How Media Avoid the “Big Story” Behind Public Charge Rule Change

The mainstream media is missing the importance behind the Trump administration's approach to the Public Charge rule.

Surprise: There’s Nothing New About the “New” Public Charge Requirements

The fact that the American welfare system is already overburdened is key argument for enforcing the public charge.

The Public Charge Rule is a Fundamentally American Concept

On September 22, the Department of Homeland Security announced a proposal to change how the “public charge” rule is applied…