New Green Card rules from September 18: Full list of categories affected

 Effective September 18, the USCIS will enforce new public charge regulations for Green Card applicants. These updated guidelines impose stricter financial evaluations and recognize a broader range of public benefits. This modification impacts family and employment-based Green Card submissions lodged from that date forward. Any applications submitted before September 18, 2026, will adhere to the previous criteria, while some applicant groups will still be exempt from these changes. Effective September 18, the USCIS will enforce new public charge regulations for Green Card applicants. These updated guidelines impose stricter financial evaluations and recognize a broader range of public benefits. This modification impacts family and employment-based Green Card submissions lodged from that date forward. Any applications submitted before September 18, 2026, will adhere to the previous criteria, while some applicant groups will still be exempt from these changes.