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A3a: Many people are subject to the public charge test when they apply to enter the country or apply for a green card #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A3b: There is no public charge test for green card holders who are applying for U.S. citizenship. #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A3c: Refugees or asylum seekers, certain survivors of domestic violence or other serious crimes, & other groups are generally not required to go through a public charge test #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A2a: The new DHS rule broadens the definition of public charge & shifts the emphasis on keeping people who aren’t already wealthy from coming to the U.S. #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A2b: It will deny a broad set of people who are lawfully present in the U.S. & trying to build a life for themselves. It will also deny the ability to become permanent residents to enter our country legally if they’re not wealthy. #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A2c: The new public charge test in the rule will likely keep out people who seek to work hard — based on the erroneous assumption that they won’t contribute to our communities, our economy, & our nation: bit.ly/2Z0l1Nm #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies 
A1a: The Admin calls a person a “public charge” if they have received any of an extensive array of public benefits that are tied to need. #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A1b: An immigration official also looks at many factors & guesses whether this person is more likely than not to receive benefits in the future & become a “public charge.” #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
A1c: Being labeled a “public charge” can result in a person being denied entry to the United States, or the ability to stay in the U.S. lawfully . #PublicChargeChat #ProtectFamilies
