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Green Card Rule Shifts Public Benefit Scrutiny | Sacramento News
Immigration officials are getting new powers to deny green cards based on whether applicants have used taxpayer-funded benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, or housing aid — a major reversal of a 2022 policy that limited what could be considered. The move, set to take effect soon, lets officers weigh an applicant’s full financial picture, including age, health, and job skills, alongside any public assistance received. While officials say actual denials are rare, the policy could scare families into avoiding vital services, even if legally entitled. Framed as a return to self-reliance, this…
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