Хто така особа на державному утриманні?
Особа на державному утриманні — це той, хто, на думку імміграційної служби, буде залежати від уряду грошей і підтримки. Коли ви подаєте заяву на отримання грін-карти або візи, вони розглянуть такі фактори, як ваш вік, дохід, стан здоров'я, освіта та підтримка сім'ї.
На підставі цієї інформації імміграційна служба може відмовити вам у видачі грін-карти або у в'їзді до США. Це називається «причиною відмови через тягар для держави».
Також буде розглянуто використання вами певної державної допомоги.
Що таке державна допомога?
Державна допомога — це допомога від уряду на базові потреби, такі як охорона здоров'я, житло, їжа або грошові кошти. Вона може надходити від федерального уряду, уряду штату чи місцевого самоврядування.
Not all public benefits are considered for public charge.
Protecting Immigrant Families та Keep Your Benefits — корисні вебсайти, на яких можна знайти більше інформації про державне утримання.
What is the new public charge rule?
USCIS announced it would be changing the public charge rules starting on September 18, 2026. The new rule applies when certain individuals apply for a Green Card. The changes include:
- No explicit list of benefits: The new rule removes the clear list of benefits that officers can consider. Officers may review a wider range of benefits, such as healthcare, nutritional assistance, and housing assistance. Benefits are more likely to be considered in a public charge test if they are government-funded benefits that you qualify for based on your income or assets.
- Applications for benefits may be considered: USCIS can consider if you applied for or were approved to receive certain income- or asset-based public benefits, even if you did not receive them.
- Family benefits generally do not count: Benefits received by your children or relatives do not count as benefits you received. However, USCIS may still consider them when reviewing your household finances.
- No set limit on benefit history: There is no limit on how far back officers can look at benefit use. However, benefits used before September 18, 2026, are evaluated under the old rules.
- Sponsor support: An Affidavit of Support is still required for certain applications. USCIS can also consider the sponsor’s finances and whether they appear willing and able to provide support.
It is important to remember:
- Benefit use alone does not lead to denial: Officers must review your full situation, and denials of Green Card applications because of benefit use have been extremely rare. Even when a similar public charge rule was in effect in 2020, USCIS denied a very small number of cases, and all were later reopened.
- Exemptions still apply: Public charge rules do not apply to everyone, including refugees, asylees, and many survivors of crime, trafficking, or domestic violence.
- Public charge rules do not impact your eligibility for benefits.
Green Card applications submitted before September 18, 2026, will be reviewed under the previous rules.
Who does the public charge rule apply to?
The September 18 USCIS rule applies to certain immigrants applying for a Green Card from inside the U.S. through Form I-485.
If you are filing Form I-485, use the correct, current version released on September 18, 2026.
Public charge can also apply to visa applications outside the U.S., but those follow separate State Department rules. See more below.
It is important to seek legal advice from an immigration lawyer or accredited representative if you have any questions or concerns. Many offer free or low-cost help.
Who does the public charge rule NOT apply to?
Some people are exempt when applying for a Green Card through certain categories, including:
- Біженці та шукачі притулку
- U and T visa holders
- VAWA self-petitioners
- Неповнолітні спеціальні іммігранти
- Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders
Public charge also does not apply to certain other immigration applications, including:
- Громадянство
- DACA applications and renewals
- TPS applications and renewals
- Green Card renewals
Public charge may apply differently if you later apply for a Green Card through another immigration category.
Green Card holders: The public charge rule generally does not apply after you have a Green Card. If you leave the U.S. for more than 180 days, it could be reviewed when you return. Consider legal advice before a long trip.
Does public charge apply to visa applications outside the U.S.?
Yes. Visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates follow separate State Department rules. Officers consider factors such as your age, health, family situation, finances, education, and skills. They can also consider chronic health conditions, including obesity, and your ability to pay medical costs.
What can I do?
- An “affidavit of support” can help show that you have someone who will help support you and that you will not become a public charge.
- Ви маєте право довести, чому ви не станете особою на державному утриманні. Ви можете надати інформацію своє майно, навички, міцне здоров'я та трудовий стаж.
- Do not stop benefits you or your family need without first getting legal advice.
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