- The Trump administration is implementing stricter visa screening regulations through the State Department.
- The new regulations are based on the revival of the ‘public charge’ rule, which assesses visa applicants’ potential reliance on public benefits.
- This initiative is aimed at minimizing the number of immigrants who may require public assistance.
- The State Department has expanded the public charge provisions to encompass a broader range of applicants.
- The updated guidance will potentially affect applicants’ eligibility for visas if they are deemed likely to use public resources.
- This policy change marks a return to more stringent immigration controls concerning public benefit usage.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-state-department-orders-global-visa-crackdown-under-revived-public-charge-rule)
