Do pubic benefits hurt my immigration case?

Get the facts about public charge & immigration

Rules about public benefit programs and immigrants are confusing. But benefits can help your family stay healthy and thrive.

In some immigration cases, the government decides if the immigrant is "likely to become a public charge."  This means whether they are likely to depend on public benefits.

BUT not all immigrants face a public charge test. Only a few public benefits programs are included in the public charge test. And most immigrants who face a public charge test are not eligible for the benefits that are considered in this test.

Use this private online interview to see if public benefits could affect your immigration options.