John Nicelli & Associates: USCIS Reinstates Stricter Public Charge Test for Green Card Applicants — NYC Immigration Attorney Explains What C

Podcast: PressCast · Mike Garrett

Opublikowano: 2026-09-18

USCIS's stricter public charge test took effect September 18, 2026. New York immigration attorney John A. Nicelli explains who's exempt and what green card applicants should know now. New York City, United States — Sept 19 , 2026 — As of September 18, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been applying a significantly stricter public charge test when deciding whether to approve a green card application. The change follows a final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security on July 20, 2026, rescinding the more lenient 2022 public charge regulations, with USCIS issuing updated guidance to officers on August 18, 2026. New York immigration attorney John A. Nicelli, of John Nicelli & Associa...