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The Public-Charge Rule Is Back. It Does Not Apply to Every Immigrant or Every Benefit

The administration has revived a broader public-charge policy that can affect some people seeking admission or permanent residence. Coverage should not imply that every immigrant, citizen family member or use of public benefits creates automatic ineligibility.