USCIS NPRM on Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

USCIS notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to rescind the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations, giving DHS officers "broader discretion" when evaluating applicants' likelihood to become a public charge. Comments on the NPRM are due 12/19/25. Comments on associated forms are due 1/20/26. (90 FR 52168, 11/19/25)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Parts 103 and 212

[CIS No. 2836–25; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2025–0304]

RIN 1615–AD06

Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (‘‘USCIS’’), Department of Homeland Security (‘‘DHS’’).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.