Trump Administration's New Green Card Restrictions: How Government Aid Use Could Affect Immigration Status

Nov 19, 2025 07:54 pm CST

The Trump administration is implementing stricter immigration regulations by proposing changes to the "public charge" rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use or may need government assistance programs. The proposal gives immigration officials broader discretion in evaluating applications and aims to ensure immigrants are self-reliant, potentially affecting millions of current and future permanent residents.