USCIS Sets New Financial Self-Sufficiency Rules for Green Card Applicants from Sept 2026

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new Green Card regulations set to take effect in September 2026. The updated rules place a strong emphasis on financial self-sufficiency as a key requirement for applicants. Most categories, including family-based and employment-based applicants, will be required to meet these financial criteria. Humanitarian category applicants, however, are exempt from the new requirements. While the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support remains a mandatory document, submitting it alone will not be sufficient to guarantee Green Card approval.

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