What are the quick facts on Public Charge?
Every family is different, so reach out for qualified legal advice.
- The public charge rule does NOT apply to every immigrant.
- Getting government funded benefits alone does NOT make you a public charge.
- Government funded benefits received by your children and family members do NOT make you a public charge.
- Most people with green cards are NOT subject to the public charge rule.
[information from CA Dept. of Social Services]