07/27/2026
🚨 SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 COULD CHANGE HOW YOUR GREEN CARD APPLICATION IS REVIEWED.
A new public-charge rule takes effect on September 18, 2026, for Adjustment of Status applications filed on or after that date and certain applicants seeking admission.
USCIS may have broader discretion to review your:
• Age & health
• Family circumstances
• Assets & finances
• Education & employment prospects
• Certain public benefits
• Credit & other relevant financial evidence
• Affidavit of Support (when required)
Instead of a simple checklist, officers may evaluate the totality of your circumstances. One negative factor or one public benefit does not automatically mean denial, but all positive and negative factors may be weighed together.
If you're eligible and your case is complete, speak with an immigration attorney about whether filing before September 18 is appropriate. Don't rush an incomplete application just to meet the deadline.
If you can't file before then, start preparing now. Strong documentation and the complete story behind your case may be more important than ever.
📩 DM or schedule a consultation to review your case.
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