USCIS更新公共负担不可入境条款指南，2026年9月18日起生效
发布日期 2026年8月18日生效日期 2026年9月18日
USCIS发布了关于移民与国籍法第212(a)(4)条公共负担不可入境条款的修订政策手册指南。此次修订是在废止2022年最终规则后作出的，将于2026年9月18日起生效。
要点
- USCIS修订了关于移民与国籍法第212(a)(4)条公共负担不可入境条款的指南。
- 此次修订源于2022年公共负担最终规则的废止。
- 受影响的部分为USCIS政策手册8 USCIS-PM G，第G部分，公共负担不可入境条款。
- 新指南将于2026年9月18日起生效。
- 来源文件未说明新标准的具体实质内容。
影响对象
受影响的是需要接受公共负担认定的签证申请人、身份调整申请人及其他移民福利申请人。
建议行动
待生效后请查阅USCIS政策手册第G部分的最新内容，如公共负担认定适用于本人案件，建议咨询移民律师。
全文翻译
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美国国土安全部 美国公民及移民服务局 www.uscis.gov 美国公民及移民服务局 局长办公室 马里兰州坎普斯普林斯 20588-0009 2026年8月18日 PA-2026-09 政策警示 主题:公共负担不可受理性理由 目的 美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)正在《USCIS政策手册》中发布政策指南,以阐述《移民与国籍法》(INA)第212(a)(4)条规定的公共负担不可受理性理由。此修订指南源于对《公共负担不可受理性理由》(“2022年最终规则”)的废止。1 背景 根据INA第212(a)(4)条,任何申请签证、入境或身份调整的外国人(除非获得豁免),如在任何时候可能成为公共负担,均不具备可受理性。公共负担不可受理性理由及本政策指南体现了国会长期以来关于移民与福利的国家政策,即在美国境内的外国人应自给自足,不应依赖公共福利来满足其需求。
U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services www.uscis.gov U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of the Director Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009 August 18, 2026 PA-2026-09 Policy Alert SUBJECT: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Purpose U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the public charge ground of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This revised guidance stems from the rescission of the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility (“2022 Final Rule”).1 Background Under INA 212(a)(4), any alien applying for a visa, admission, or adjustment of status (unless exempt) who is likely at any time to become a public charge is inadmissible. The public charge ground of inadmissibility and this policy guidance fulfill Congress’ longstanding national policy on immigration and welfare that aliens inside the United States are self-sufficient and do not depend on public benefits to meet their needs.
本指南载于《政策手册》第8卷,自2026年9月18日起生效,适用于在该日期或之后邮戳标注或以电子方式提交的所有身份调整申请(除非获得豁免)。
This guidance, contained in Volume 8 of the Policy Manual, is effective on September 18, 2026, and applies to all applications for adjustment of status (unless exempt) postmarked or electronically submitted on or after that date.
《政策手册》所载指南具有约束力,并取代所有相关的先前指南,包括1999年临时实地指南以及任何涉及公共负担不可受理性的相关指南。2 政策要点 1 参见87 FR 55472(2022年9月9日)(最终规则)。2022年最终规则已被《公共负担不可受理性理由》91 FR 45324(2026年7月20日)(最终规则)所废止。国土安全部(DHS)是在经过通知与评议的规则制定程序后发布2026年最终规则的。
The guidance contained in the Policy Manual is controlling and supersedes any related prior guidance, including the 1999 Interim Field Guidance and any related guidance addressing public charge inadmissibility.2 Policy Highlights 1 See 87 FR 55472 (Sept. 9, 2022) (final rule). The 2022 Final Rule was rescinded by the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility, 91 FR 45324 (Jul. 20, 2026) (final rule). DHS issued the 2026 Final Rule following notice and comment rulemaking.
2 参见《关于公共负担不可受理性及可驱逐性的实地指南》,64 FR 28689(1999年5月26日)(通知)。由于印刷错误,该实地指南在《联邦公报》中标注的日期显示为“1999年3月26日”,但实际上该指南于1999年5月20日签署,1999年5月21日生效,并于1999年5月26日在《联邦公报》上公布。请注意,凡在2022年12月23日或之后但在2026年9月18日之前邮戳标注或以电子方式提交的身份调整申请,均依据2022年的法规及相关政策手册指南进行裁决。对于在2022年12月23日之前邮戳标注或以电子方式提交的身份调整申请,应遵循1999年临时实地指南。
2 See Field Guidance on Deportability and Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds, 64 FR 28689 (May 26, 1999) (notice). Due to a printing error, the Federal Register version of the field guidance appears to be dated “March 26, 1999” even though the guidance was actually signed May 20, 1999, became effective May 21, 1999, and was published in the Federal Register on May 26, 1999. Note that adjustment of status applications postmarked or electronically submitted on or after December 23, 2022 but before September 18, 2026, are adjudicated under the 2022 regulations and related policy manual guidance. For adjustment of status applications postmarked or electronically submitted prior to December 23, 2022, follow the 1999 Interim Field Guidance.
PA-2026-09:公共负担不可受理性理由 第2页
PA-2026-09: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Page: 2
删除与已废止的2022年最终规则相关的法规术语和概念的引用。
Removes references to regulatory terms and concepts associated with the rescinded 2022 Final Rule.
为依据INA第212(a)(4)条作出公共负担不可受理性认定提供更新指南。
Provides updated guidance for making public charge inadmissibility determinations under INA 212(a)(4).
重申可豁免公共负担不可受理性理由或可获得该理由豁免的外国人类别。
Reiterates the categories of aliens who are exempt from, or may obtain a waiver of, the public charge inadmissibility ground.
提供情景示例,以说明在公共负担不可受理性认定中所使用的“整体情况”分析方法的实际应用。
Provides scenarios to illustrate the practical application of the totality of the circumstances analysis used in the public charge inadmissibility determination.
说明对法定强制性因素及其他相关信息的考量方式,例如当前或过去接受经济状况审查类公共福利的情况,包括依据2026年最终规则,哪些在2026年9月18日之前领取的经济状况审查类公共福利将被纳入考量,哪些在2026年9月18日或之后领取的经济状况审查类公共福利将被纳入考量。
Explains the consideration of mandatory statutory factors and other relevant information, such as current or past receipt of means-tested public benefits, including which means-tested public benefits received before September 18, 2026, will be considered and which means- tested public benefits received on or after September 18, 2026, will be considered, consistent with the 2026 Final Rule.
重申除非依据INA第213A条要求提交但未提交充分的《经济担保宣誓书》(I-864表或I-864EZ表),否则任何单一因素均不得作为判定外国人是否在任何时候可能成为公共负担的唯一依据。
Reiterates that no one factor, other than the lack of a sufficient Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ), if required, can be the sole basis for determining whether an alien is likely at any time to become a public charge.
描述适用于已申请身份调整、仅因公共负担理由被认定为不可受理、并已获邀缴纳公共负担保证金的外国人的公共负担保证金程序。
Describes the public charge bond process for an alien who applied for adjustment of status, who has been found inadmissible only under the public charge ground, and who has been invited to post a public charge bond.
为官员提供指南,以在邀请外国人缴纳公共负担保证金时确定适当的保证金金额。
Provides officers with guidance to determine appropriate bond amounts when inviting aliens to post a public charge bond.
提供有关公共负担保证金的维持、违约及注销的指南。 变更摘要 受影响章节:第8卷 > G部分,公共负担不可受理性理由
Provides guidance on maintenance, breach, and cancellation of public charge bonds. Summary of Changes Affected Section: Volume 8 > Part G, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
全面修订G部分。
Revises Part G in its entirety.
USCIS还可能根据本次更新作出其他细微的技术性、文体性及一致性调整。
USCIS may also make other minor technical, stylistic, and conforming changes consistent with this update.
引用出处 第8卷:可受理性,G部分,公共负担不可受理性理由 [8 USCIS-PM G]。
Citation Volume 8: Admissibility, Part G, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility [8 USCIS-PM G].
PA-2026-09:公共负担不可准入性理由 第3页 其他考虑因素 行政程序法(APA) 如上所述,本修订指南源于对2022年最终规则的废止,旨在为执业官员提供指导,帮助其作出符合该法规和国会立法意图的公共负担不可准入性认定。此前的指南反映了2022年最终规则所确立的监管框架。美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)认为,受监管公众就此前版本的公共负担不可准入性理由指南所可能具有的依赖利益,并不存在独立于国土安全部(DHS)已在2026年最终规则3中详尽论述的、与2022年最终规则中所废止的监管框架相关的依赖利益之外的情形。然而,即便存在此类依赖利益,国土安全部认为,其在删除对已废止监管概念的提及,并为官员提供信息和示例以帮助其忠实、一致地自由裁量作出公共负担不可准入性认定方面的利益,超过受监管公众可能具有的任何依赖利益。 3 参见91 FR 45324,45344至45346页(2026年7月20日)。
PA-2026-09: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Page: 3 Additional Considerations Administrative Procedure Act (APA) As indicated above, this revised guidance stems from the rescission of the 2022 Final Rule and provides guidance to help officers make public charge inadmissibility determinations that are consistent with the statute and Congressional intent. The previous guidance reflected the regulatory framework established by the 2022 Final Rule. USCIS does not believe that the regulated public has significant reliance interests related to the previous iteration of the public charge ground of inadmissibility guidance that are separate from the reliance interests DHS already addressed at length in the 2026 Final Rule3 and that are related to the rescinded regulatory framework contained in the 2022 Final Rule. However, even if such reliance interests exist, DHS believes that its interest in removing references to rescinded regulatory concepts and providing officers with information and examples to help them faithfully and consistently make public charge inadmissibility determinations in their discretion outweigh any reliance interests the regulated public may have. 3 See 91 FR 45324, 45344 through 45346 (Jul. 20, 2026).