what is public charge ?

[mohitdhaka]

Hi there!!

What they mean actually by Public charge for Us govt. When will one be a public charge for US govt. Is there any specification for be a public charge...

can any one give a detail idea....

Thnx

 

[deead]

"Public charge"

http://www.brook.edu/dybdocroot/urban/pubs/200405_singer.pdf

 

[blue25]

Simply said public charge means getting on welfare or living in US on the expense of taxpayers.