Public Charge Rule: Trump Admin Tightens Global Visa Norms 2025

The Trump administration is tightening visa norms worldwide, expanding disqualifiers under the public charge rule. Consular officers will scrutinize income, affidavits of support, health insurance and prior benefit use more strictly. Refugees and certain humanitarian cases remain exempt. The high-stakes policy, expected to roll out globally, could delay processing, raise denials, and face court challenges from immigration advocates this year.