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Information About the Public Charge Rule

Information about the Public Charge rule and how it may impact you

IMPORTANT UPDATE

On March 9, 2021 the Federal Government announced it is going back to the long-standing Public Charge Guidance in effect from the 1990s through 2019. Click here for the Federal announcement and a link to the Guidance.

Click here for further information about the Public Charge rule and how it may impact you

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