September 29, 2026
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition holds a virtual briefing about the effects of a federal regulation that took effect Sept. 18, which abolished a 2022 'public charge' rule. The policy gives immigration officials more freedom while making a public charge determination – a law allowing federal officials to deny visa or green card applications if they determine an applicant is likely to depend on some government benefits.
