A new survey reveals that the majority of immigrant families still face confusion and fear in the wake of the “public charge rule,” a 2020 policy which was overturned in early 2021.

According to a new survey from the Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) coalition and funded by No Kid Hungry, three out of four immigrant families were unaware the harsh public charge rule changes from the prior administration have been repealed.

Top findings include: 

• When asked about trying to get assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half (46%) of families who needed assistance did not apply for it due to concerns over immigration status.
• 3 out of 4 immigrant families were unaware that the harmful public charge rule had been reversed this past March.
• 50% said that knowledge about the reversal of the rule made them more likely to use safety net programs when necessary.

To read a topline summery of the report, click here.

To read further findings, click here.