New rule would deny green cards to immigrants who used food stamps, public housing

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a proposed rule Saturday that would make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. legally, as well as those seeking to enter, to obtain visas or green cards if they have ever been dependent on certain public benefits, like food stamps or public housing.

The proposal, which can become a rule after a public comment period, rewrites a 1999 rule that limited green cards from immigrants who were dependent on cash benefits, but did not take into consideration healthcare or other non-monetary benefits.

Originally, the rule known as "public charge" began in the 1800s as a way for the U.S. to deny entry to immigrants who were likely to become a drain on the economy.

"This proposed rule will implement a law passed by Congress intended to promote immigrant self-sufficiency and protect finite resources by ensuring that they are not likely to become burdens on American taxpayers," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-rule-would-deny-green-cards-to-immigrants-who-used-food-stamps-public-housing/ar-AAAuGCV?li=BBnb7Kz

I tend to agree with this for those who are normal immigrants. Those who are refugees however might be cut a little slack.

[Iliyah]

1. Only pertains to the POC

Farmers got their welfare checks.

[dsc]

2. I wonder if they are counting free and reduced lunches among the benefits

my system is an entire free lunch system meaning all students eat for free. Thus students have no real choice.

[uponit7771]

5. +1, most likely yes ... Red Don took kids from helpless parents by the thousands. He wont change

[dalton99a]

9. They'll exempt benefits received by children and dependents

They'll also exempt home heating aid, earned-income tax credit, WIC, Head Start

[keithbvadu2]

3. Applicable to the foreign workers Trump imports rather than hire Americans?

Applicable to the foreign workers Trump imports rather than hire Americans?

[CaptainTruth]

4. Melania is in public housing.

[IluvPitties]

6. This benefits wealthy immigrants.

[unitedwethrive]

7. "Give us your rich, white, English speaking masses, yearning to be even more wealthy"

[dalton99a]

8. Immigrants exempted by law from the public charge test:

Exempt immigrants include: refugees; asylees; survivors of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes (T or U visa applicants/holders); VAWA self-petitioners; special immigrant juveniles; certain people paroled into the U.S.; and green card–holders applying for U.S. citizenship.

[JCMach1]

10. Largely meaningless fodder for his mindless minions

Would stop almost no one except some unfortunates in unusual situations. This rule would apply to almost no one.