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8 CFR 212.20 through 212.23 address the public charge ground of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(4) of the Act. Unless the alien requesting the immigration benefit or classification has been exempted from section 212(a)(4) of the Act as listed in 8 CFR 212.23(a), the provisions of §§ 212.20 through 212.23 of this part apply to an applicant for admission or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident, if the application is postmarked (or, if applicable, submitted electronically) on or after October 15, 2019.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 8. Aliens and Nationality § 8.212.20 Applicability of public charge inadmissibility - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-8-aliens-and-nationality/cfr-sect-8-212-20/
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