New era in Green Card applications in the USA: New rules start on 18 September
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new rules concerning the 'public charge' assessment in Green Card applications. From 18 September 2026, applications will take into account broader financial and social criteria.
The new regulation will cover status‑change applications (Form I‑485) filed on or after September 18, 2026. From that date onward, older versions of Form I‑485 will no longer be accepted.
USCIS will review applicants' age, health status, family structure, assets, financial resources, education, and skills together when evaluating applications.
In addition, public assistance based on income or asset tests taken after September 18 may also be considered.
Housing assistance, food support, and some educational aid could be examined under this framework.
Public assistance and guarantee option
USCIS says that no single criterion will automatically lead to the denial of a Green Card application, and each file will be evaluated within its own circumstances.
In some cases, if the applicant is found inadmissible solely on the grounds of "public charge," USCIS may offer a financial guarantee option called a Public Charge Bond. However, this guarantee will not be an automatic right of the applicant, and the decision will be at USCIS's discretion.
The new rules cover family- and some employment-based Green Card applications, while certain groups such as refugees, asylum seekers, existing Green Card holders, and those applying for citizenship will continue to be exempt from public charge review.
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