Immigration
One In Seven Adults In Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Public Benefits In 2018
Posted on · People are refusing these benefits out of fear it will impact their green card status.
Tag: public charge
Immigration
Monday Is The Last Day To Comment On Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule
Posted on · Nearly 200,000 people have made public comment both for and against the proposed rule that would have immigration officials factor in potential and past benefits use and income when deciding to grant a visa.
In-Depth
Proposed Trump Administration Rule Could Make Houston Sicker
Posted on · The Department of Homeland Security says the rule ensures people who come here are self-sufficient. Local health officials are speaking out.
Immigration
New Study Reveals How Proposed Public Charge Rules Could Lower Insured Rates For Texas Children
Posted on · A third of all publicly-insured children in Texas have a non-citizen parent, some 1.1 million kids.
Immigration
Houston Health Officials Say Proposed Public Charge Rules Threaten City’s Health
Posted on · Rules proposed by the Trump administration would discourage immigrant families from using public benefits.
Houston Matters
Local Health Provider Speaks Against Rule to Limit Immigration Based on Public Benefits
Posted on · Legacy Community Health argues the measure proposed by the Trump administration would actually burden taxpayers because more legal immigrants would end up in the ER
Immigration
Trump Administration Looking to Limit Legal Immigration Based on Income, Public Benefits
Posted on · Texas is among the states that would be most affected by the policy, which would encourage immigration officials to factor in a new income threshold when they’re deciding to deny or grant green cards and visas
News
Report: Immigrants Less Likely To Use Public Benefits Under Expected Public Charge Rules
Posted on · A report by the Migration Policy Institute looks at the effects of a leaked draft of proposed 'public charge' rules by the Trump administration