Section 212(a) (4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) renders noncitizens inadmissible if they are “likely at any time to become a public charge.” The public charge rule applies to noncitizens requesting admission to the U.S. or applying for lawful permanent residence from within the U.S. Under INA, a … Continue reading New Public Charge Rule to take effect on December 23, 2022