Public Charge 101
September 2018 | View the "Public Charge 101" Fact Sheet (PDF)
Pursuant to Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), any individual seeking admission to the United States, or applying for green card, is ineligible if he/she is likely to become a “public charge.â€
What is a “public charge�
A “public charge†is an individual who is likely to become dependent on government benefits for his/her survival.
https://fairus.org/issue/societal-impact/public-charge-101
