IMPORTANT: Check current USCIS policy — the I-944 requirement has been subject to multiple court orders and policy changes

The Biden administration vacated the Trump-era public charge rule, but future administrations may reinstate similar requirements

Having health insurance (even a marketplace plan) strengthens your application

Immigration Healthhard

Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

I-944 · USCIS

Declaration demonstrating applicant would not become a public charge. Status varies with policy shifts; was rescinded under Biden administration. Check USCIS.gov for current requirements.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Submit with your I-485 application to USCIS

Note: The public charge rule requiring I-944 has been subject to legal challenges. Check current USCIS guidance before filing.

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Check current filing requirements at USCIS.gov

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge

Filing Deadline

Submit with the I-485 Adjustment of Status application if currently required by USCIS policy. Check current requirements — this form's requirement has changed multiple times.

Required Attachments

📎 Completed Form I-944 (if currently required)
📎 Federal tax returns for the most recent 3 years
📎 Credit report and credit score
📎 Health insurance documentation
📎 Proof of income, assets, and resources
📎 Education and skills documentation

Processing Time

Processed as part of the I-485 adjudication. Overall I-485 processing time varies significantly (6-24+ months).

What Happens Next

USCIS evaluates your I-944 as part of the totality-of-circumstances public charge determination. The form demonstrates you are not likely to become a public charge.

Tips for This Form

✓ IMPORTANT: Check current USCIS policy — the I-944 requirement has been subject to multiple court orders and policy changes
✓ The Biden administration vacated the Trump-era public charge rule, but future administrations may reinstate similar requirements
✓ Having health insurance (even a marketplace plan) strengthens your application
✓ Consult an immigration attorney for current guidance on public charge requirements

More Immigration Health Forms

Report of Immigration Medical Examination

I-693 · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record required for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residency. Covers communicable disease screening (TB, syphilis), vaccination review, and medical history. Submitted in sealed envelope with Form I-485.

I-693 Vaccination Supplement

I-693 Supplement · USCIS

Partial I-693 documenting vaccination history and any vaccines administered during the civil surgeon examination.

I-485 Medical / Public Charge Component

I-485 (medical sections) · USCIS

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status includes questions related to public charge determination, health insurance, and use of public benefits.

Overseas Medical Examination for Immigrant/Refugee

DS-2054 · U.S. Department of State

Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant completed overseas by DOS-designated panel physicians for immigrant visa applicants.

Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Overseas)

DS-3025 · U.S. Department of State

Vaccination Documentation Worksheet used for overseas immigrant visa medical exams by panel physicians.

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