India, July 17 -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the United States has declared its intention to eliminate the 'public charge' regulation established during the Biden administration and to reinstate a more stringent policy for determining eligibility for green cards and specific immigration benefits. This new regulation will come into force on September 18, 2026.

"The now-rescinded Biden-era regulation restricted which public benefits DHS could consider, limiting officers' ability to review all relevant factors as intended by Congress. With this final rule, USCIS officers are empowered to assess all pertinent facts on a case-by-case basis for each applicant," DHS stated on Thursday.

The public charge rule is founded on a w...