Public Charge Final Rule: What Advocates Need to Know August 26, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), published a new rule regarding public charge determinations, which will negatively impact certain older immigrants and their families. Public charge determinations are relevant for people seeking admissibility into the United States and people seeking to adjust their immigration status to Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), also known as “green card” holders. The new rule enables immigration officers to consider a wide variety of factors when determining if someone may depend on the government as their main source of support in the future. The new rule takes effect September 18, 2026.

In this webinar, presenters will provide an overview of the new public charge rule, including what has changed from the previous rule, and provide advocates with resources to stay up to date on public charge changes. This webinar will be most important for legal and aging services providers who work with older immigrants and immigrants with disabilities on public benefits issues or immigration-related matters.