Public Charge Under Review: What to Know
On November 19, 2025, USCIS published a proposed rule to rescind the public charge regulation in effect since December 2022. If finalized, the rule would return public charge determinations to a case-by-case assessment based on statutory factors, including age, health, family status, financial resources, and education. This gives immigration officers broader discretion and may allow public charge reviews to apply to both immigrant and nonimmigrant applicants.
DHS and DOS are also reviewing related public charge regulations, and ISSS and OIS will continue to monitor developments. For more recent updates, visit the Klasko Immigration Law Partners’ website here .