Who will not be affected by the proposed changes in issuing green cards and US visas

Those who wish to immigrate to the United States or visit the country as tourists must prove that they are able to support themselves financially and will not rely on the social assistance program of the US government. But this requirement does not apply to all categories, writes Voice of America with reference to new rule US Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security).

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Admission criteria in the United States relate to both visa applicants and individuals seeking to change their residence status in America.

In a vast documentThe rule that details, among other things, states that foreigners who seek to change their residence status, visa category or apply for a residence permit in the United States must demonstrate that they are not likely to need state guardianship (public charge - ed.), except for that category of citizens who fall under the exception defined by Conress USA.

“The Ministry of Internal Security proposes to require that all foreigners who seek to extend the visa or change their status, demonstrate that they did not receive, do not receive and with a high degree of probability will not need social assistance,” the government said in a document USA.

It is noted that the rule does not affect refugees and other categories of immigrants.

“According to the law, refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable categories will not be affected by this rule,” the document says.

“The ministry also will not take into account the benefits received by foreigners who perform military service or serve in Rezverve in the first line of the US Armed Forces, or to the wives, husbands and children of US military personnel. In addition, the ministry will not take into account benefits related to natural disasters, emergency medical care, benefits received by foreign children of US citizens, and medical benefits (Medicaid) received by children of US citizens and applicants for adoption by US citizens, ”the statement said.

Under current US law (Section 212 (a) (4) of the Immigration and Citizenship Act), admission to the US may be denied to persons who, in the opinion of the consul, when considering a visa application, or in the opinion of the US Department of Justice) on the admission or change of status, with a high probability may become a dependent of the state (to demand state custody during his stay in the USA - ed.).

When making an appropriate decision, a number of factors are taken into account, including: age, health, marital status, property and financial status, education and skills, etc.

Under the new rule, the government will analyze the likelihood that immigrants or visitors to the United States will use the food assistance program (SNAP, or so-called food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, or welfare), and health insurance - Medicaid and Medicare Part D (prescription drug subsidies). It has not yet been decided whether the rule will apply to those who have ever received CHIP subsidized children's health insurance. However, it applies to those who used the Affordable Care Act or received the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax break for low- and moderate-income families.

Recall the intention to tighten the rules for issuing green cards and US visas to the Trump administration said 24 September, noting that immigration to the country will be denied to those who claim to receive federal benefits or already receive them.

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