The U.S. government has set new standards for obtaining permanent residency and U.S. citizenship,...as part of Trump administration's efforts to reduce immigration.<br />For more on this and other news from around the world, let's turn to our Kim Da-mi.<br />So Da-mi, tell us more.<br />Mark, the Trump administration unveiled a new rule on Monday...that could deny visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.<br />This means the new policy would reject applicants for temporary or permanent visas, who fail to meet income standards or receive public assistance, including food stamps, welfare and public housing.<br />Coming into force on October 15th,...the change aims to ensure that immigrants are "self-sufficient," according to the administration.<br />"Through the public charge rule, President Trump's administration is reinforcing the ideals of self-sufficiency and personal responsibility, ensuring that immigrants are able to support themselves and become successful here in America."<br />The change seeks to redefine what it means to be a "public charge," and who is likely to be one under U.S. immigration law.<br />So from now on, wealth, education, age and English-language skills will take on greater importance in the process of obtaining a green card.<br />Showing higher levels of income is now much more necessary for applicants to get a visa.<br />According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than half of all family-based green card applicants would be denied under the new rules.<br />
