Tough financial times can happen to anybody. As someone who hopes to gain permanent residency, however, you need to be very cautious before accepting any public aid, so that you don't run afoul of the "public charge rule" that we've discussed previously. The public...
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Will unemployment trigger the public charge rule for immigrants?
Many different personal factors influence your rights as an immigrant in the United States. In general, only those who meet certain standards can secure a visa, obtain a green card or earn naturalized citizenship. Your education, work history and criminal background...
The “wealth test” for immigrants
There’s been a lot of back-and-forth in legal arenas regarding the controversial “wealth test” that the federal government has imposed on people seeking immigrant visas and green cards. Currently, however, the new -- much more restrictive -- policy favored by the...
Will the public charge rule impact your Green Card application?
Legally entering the United States often requires a massive amount of paperwork, significant financial support and a lot of patience. Even after you arrive in the United States, you will likely have to take additional steps if you hope to stay here or work here,...