USCISannounced on March 9 that it will no longer apply the Public Charge FinalRule. The Public Charge Final Rule was published in October 2019 andsubjected allI-485 applicants to a wealth test, requiringapplicants to list and document all assets and debts on Form I-944. Effective March 9, I-485 applicants no longer need to submit Form I-944.
USCIS will not review any I-944 forms already submitted,and applicants can disregard any aspect of a Request for Evidence of Notice ofIntent to Deny that requests information related to the Public Charge FinalRule.
The Public Charge Final Rule had also required nonimmigrantvisa applicants to answer questions about the receipt of public benefits onapplications for extension of stay or change of status. Nonimmigrant visaapplicants now no longer need to answer these questions relating to the receiptof public benefits.
USCIS will revert to the prior guidance outlined in the1999 Interim Field Guidance in place prior to the introduction of the PublicCharge Final Rule.