USCIS Cancels 2022 Public Charge Rule

TITLE: USCIS Cancels 2022 Public Charge Rule

WHAT HAPPENED: On July 16, 2026, USCIS rescinded (canceled) the 2022 Public Charge regulation. A “public charge” is a person likely to rely on government cash assistance or long-term care. This rule used to guide how USCIS decides if a green card applicant might become a public charge.

WHO IT AFFECTS: Immigrants who apply for a green card by filing Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), and who must show they are not likely to become a public charge.

WHAT TO DO NOW: No immediate steps are required. Check the USCIS website for updated public charge guidance. If you plan to file Form I-485, review the new rules. If you have a pending application, the cancellation may affect your case — talk to an immigration lawyer for personal advice. (No deadline appears in the source.)

SOURCE: http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — check with an immigration attorney. English is authoritative.