Department Of Homeland Security Proposed Rule: Inadmissibility On Public Charge Grounds

On October 11, 2018, the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule to change the department’s rules on use of public benefits by immigrants; the final rule specifies that receipt of Medicaid or benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other non-cash benefits will count against the immigrant in applications to remain in the United States. Use of these publicly funded programs will be considered as evidence that the immigrant has become a “public charge,” and is not self-sufficient. DHS sought comments by December 10, 2018 . . .