October 11, 2019

Published on 10/11/2019 Federal judges in New York, Washington, and California have issued nationwide injunctions against the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, preventing the rule from taking effect on Oct. 15. The temporary injunction specifically enjoins the government from implementing the use of any new or updated forms whose submission would be required under the Final Rule that include questions pertaining to the public charge issue (Forms I-129, I-485, I-539, I-539A, I-864, I-864 EZ, I-912, I-944, and I-945). Ryan Swanson attorneys

Published on 10/11/2019 President Trump signed a proclamation last week requiring intending immigrants to demonstrate that they will have health insurance coverage within 30 days of entering the country or the ability to pay for medical costs once they become permanent residents of the United States. The proclamation goes into effect on November 3, 2019. Once the proclamation is implemented, individuals seeking immigrant visas will be asked by consular officers to demonstrate how they intend to be covered by an