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A 2022 Biden-era regulation on public charge determinations was in effectunconfirmedDetected 2026-07-16 · source: official gov
US rescinds 2022 public charge regulation
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The 2022 regulation on public charge determinations has been rescindedℹ️ Exact effective date not yet published — check the official portal before booking.
⚠️ Not yet officially confirmed. Source: www.uscis.gov, 2026-07-16.
DHS has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation.
Official source: "WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits."
Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-rescinds-2022-public-charge-regulation
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https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-rescinds-2022-public-charge-regulation
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits.
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