The I-944 Declaration of Self Sufficiency and the Totality of Circumstances Test
As I explained in a previous post, if you are subject to the new Public Charge Rule, you will have to show DHS that you are not inadmissible by proving that you will be economically self-sufficient once you are granted permanent residence in the U.S. This is accomplished by filing an I-944 Declaration of Self…
How to comply with the Public Charge Rule if you are applying for Adjustment of Status.
If you are eligible to apply for your green card in the U.S., you will have to file a Form I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This process of Adjustment of Status, which is distinguished from Consular Processing (ie. applying for your green card at a U.S….



