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Indian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and public benefit receipt. Factors like age, health, and financial status will be considered by officers. Receiving government benefits will not automatically lead to Green Card denial. Exempt categories and public charge bonds offer alternative pathways for some applicants.
Indian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and public benefit receipt. Factors like age, health, and financial status will be considered by officers. Receiving government benefits will not automatically lead to green card denial. Exempt categories and public charge bonds offer alternative pathways for some applicants.
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Source Attribution: View original report on Economic Times