US visa evaluations, including immigration visas such as the Green Card, will consider a person's age and health status, so officials will reject those who, due to such conditions, may be susceptible to government dependency.

The exact content of the new proposal is unknown, but considering the new directive to embassies and consulates, the grounds for inadmissibility of immigrants could be harsher than those issued in 2019. In 2019, the types of public benefits whose acceptance could negatively affect a Green Card applicant were expanded, and financial information and detailed documentation were required from all applicants, in addition to new requirements for some nonimmigrants.

Once the OMB completes its review, the DHS must publish it in the Federal Register for public comment for at least 60 days. days, after which a new document will be issued.

The previous rule was implemented for a short period due to legal challenges from immigrant rights organizations, although Republicans attempted to reinstate it in 2023, a move rejected by the Supreme Court.

Currently, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers can consider long-term applications for social assistance, including Medicaid or food stamps, as a factor in assessing whether an immigrant should receive a Green Card.

USCIS has also made changes even for immigrant sponsors, that is, people who assume financial responsibility for those seeking immigration protections.