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New Rule Could Impact Green Card Applications | Albany News
A new Homeland Security rule set to launch September 18, 2026, will dramatically expand how immigration officers assess green card applications—now factoring in whether applicants or their families might use public benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, or housing assistance. Critics warn this could deter people from seeking vital medical care, worsening ER strain, and hitting hardest those already in the immigration process. While undocumented individuals won’t be directly affected, families applying for green cards or U.S. citizens within those households face new hurdles. With just months until…
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