Indian nationals seeking US permanent residency could face wider scrutiny from September 18, 2026, as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) begins implementing updated guidance on assessing whether Green Card applicants are likely to become a “public charge”.
The change follows a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule that rescinds the 2022 public charge regulations. The updated guidance will apply to certain Form I-485 applications submitted or postmarked on or after September 18.
