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Wealth Test for Intending Immigrants Still Applies

The legal battle to set aside the “wealth test” for intending immigrants faces another setback after a momentary, day-long victory at the district court level in Illinois. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which oversees the district courts in Illinois, sided with the Trump administration last week by promptly overturning a district court judge’s decision to stop the implementation of the “wealth test” nationwide while the legal challenge to the rule is being litigated.

Nadia YakoobNovember 10, 2020Public Charge, USCIS

Federal Courts Temporarily Stop Implementation of New “Public Charge” Rules

Three federal courts across the United States have temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security’s new “public charge” rule, which was set to take effect on October 15, 2019. This new rule redefines how the agency can determine whether a foreign national is at risk of needing public assistance, which would make the foreign national ineligible for admission, extension of status, or permanent residence.

H-1B, DHS, Enforcement, Immigrant, USCISNadia YakoobOctober 23, 2019immigration law, immigration, DHS, USCIS, Public Charge, H-1B, Department of State