US revises green card rules: What immigration officers can now consider

The United States has changed how immigration officers assess whether foreign nationals applying for Green Cards could become financially dependent on government assistance, giving officials broader discretion to evaluate each applicant’s circumstances.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of a 2022 regulation governing the public charge assessment, a long-standing part of US immigration law that can affect whether an applicant qualifies for lawful permanent residence.