New Delhi, July 17 -- The Trump administration is riving a policy that could make it harder for some immigrants who receive government assistance to obtain permanent residency in the United States.

On Thursday, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule rescinding the Biden-era 2022 Public Charge Regulation, restoring broader discretion for immigration officials when assessing green card applicants.

The rule will take effect on September 18, 2026.

Under the US Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a person can be denied a visa or green card if immigration authorities determine they are likely to become a "public charge"-someone primarily dependent on government assistance.

The law has existed for decades, but...