On September 21, 2018 DHS signed a new proposed rule that will affect immigrants who seek a greencard based on a family petition. According to the current law, in order to be admitted, they must establish that they are not likely at any time to become a public charge. This is usually accomplished by complying with affidavit of support by petitioner or by a joint sponsor. However, the new “public charge rule,” will require officials to take into account whether an immigrant is “primarily dependent on the government for subsistence” and if so, deny the application.