US Green Card Rules Tighten for Immigrants Starting September 18

The United States will implement stricter 'public charge' scrutiny for green card applicants starting September 18, significantly impacting the I-485 adjustment of status process.

The new rules expand the criteria used to determine if an immigrant is likely to become dependent on government assistance, affecting thousands of Indian applicants currently in the US.

Immigration experts advise applicants to review their financial documentation and support evidence before the September deadline to avoid potential denials under the expanded test.