Attorneys for Cabrini Immigration Services reported a lot of confusion about the soon-to-be-enacted public charge rule. Many are unclear on who is affected by the rule, think it applies retroactively, and are also unsure what social services are trigger the rule. This confusion has led some immigrants and prospective immigrants to avoid public assistance or medical care. The rule goes into effect on February 24.  

– Weekly Immigration Briefing by Olivia Hester, Immigration Law Analyst at Docketwise

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