DOS Final Rule Reverting Regulatory Text on Public Charge to Previous Version

DOS final rule reverting the regulatory text on visa ineligibility on public charge grounds to the text that was in place prior to the 2019 DOS interim final rule on public charge. DOS anticipates that it will subsequently initiate new notice-and-comment rulemaking in light of the 2022 DHS final rule on public charge. This final rule is effective 10/5/23. (88 FR 60574, 9/5/23)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 40

[Public Notice: 11921]

RIN 1400–AE87

Visas: Ineligibility Based on Public Charge

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule.