IABA Resource: New DHS Public Charge Rule
IABA has released a new resource explaining the Department of Homeland Security’s new public charge rule, which takes effect September 18, 2026, and USCIS’s August 18 guidance on how officers will apply the new framework.
The changes give USCIS broader discretion in public charge determinations and expand the types of means-tested public benefits that may be considered. IABA’s resource explains who may be affected, how the new framework will work, and key considerations for applicants.