BREAKING NEWS: New #USCIS Public Charge Rule Goes Into Effect Feb 24, 2020 - Find out why you do not want to miss this deadline if you are filing for a green card or a change/ extension of status!
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BREAKING NEWS
U.S. SCOTUS Removed Temporary Injunction That Prevented the New Public Charge Rule From Going Into Effect. New Rule Will Now Take Effect on FEBRUARY 24, 2020.
This post applies to anyone filing for:
Anyone in the U.S. who is applying for Adjustment of Status to that of a Lawful Permanent Residence - aka you are filing for a Green Card (EXCEPT if you live in the state of Illinois), OR;
Your applications MUST be postmarked on or before 24 Feb 2020 or you will be subject to the new rule and new forms that will be released.
Why should I care if I am subject to the new rule?
You will be subject to the new 800-page Public Charge Rule, which can effect your eligibility for certain immigration benefits if USCIS believes that you are likely to become a public charge;
If you already filled out your forms, you will need to fill out new ones, as the old forms will be rejected. The new forms have more questions;
You will have to fill out an additional application related to the public charge ground of inadmissibility that will be approximately 20 pages long, and;
You will need to submit evidence to prove that you will not become a public charge. Currently, no such evidence is required.
I am currently receiving public benefits, if I miss the filing deadline, will I still be able to get my green card or change/ extension of status?
The application of the new Public Charge Rule is complex and will not be addressed in this post. For more information on the new Public Charge Rule, click here.
However, USCIS has explicitly stated that it will not consider application for, or receipt of, public benefits prior to 24 Feb 2020. In other words, if you have currently applied for, or are receiving public benefits, if you withdraw your application or terminate receipt of the benefits before 24 Feb 2020, then USCIS cannot hold that against you.
It also depends on the type of public benefits that you are receiving. USCIS will only consider “certain non-cash public benefits.” It is advised that you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to determine if any public benefits that you receive fall into this category.
What can I do to ensure that my filing is accepted by the deadline?
Contact an experienced immigration attorney! This is highly recommended even if you have already completed the forms and gathered the required evidence. If your application is rejected as incomplete, your re-submitted application may be subjected to the new rule.
If you need help meeting the 24 Feb 2020 deadline, contact us TODAY!
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