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DHS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Rule

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): - DHS is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility rule - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - The action restores broader discretion for DHS officers in public charge determinations - Regulations related to public charge bonds are also revised - This is a policy and regulatory update, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations, which were found to be inconsistent with congressional intent and overly restrictive. The rescission restores broader discretion for DHS officers to evaluate all pertinent facts regarding whether certain aliens are likely to become a public charge. The rule also revises the breach and cancellation of public charge bonds regulations. This final rule is effective September 18, 2026, and applies to applications for admission or adjustment of status made on or after that date.

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