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New Green Card Public Charge Rule: Are You Prepared?
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New Green Card Public Charge Rule: Are You Prepared?

A new government regulation that will affect green card applicants is scheduled to go into effect on October 15th. Here is what you need to know.

Under immigration law, in general someone who is deemed likely to become a "public charge" is barred from receiving a green card.

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Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the August Visa Bulletin!
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Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the August Visa Bulletin!

Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?

You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for August 2019 to see if your priority date is current next month.

USCIS has determined that in August, the Dates for Filing Chart must be used for family-sponsored green cards, with the exception of F2A category applicants, who may use the Final Action Dates chart. The Final Action Dates Chart must be used for employer-sponsored green cards.

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