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Adjustment of Status

The process by which a non-citizen changes their immigration status from a temporary one (like a visa holder) to a permanent one, such as becoming a lawful permanent resident.

Lawful Permanent Resident

A person who has been granted authorization to live and work permanently in the United States, commonly known as a 'green card' holder.

Secretary of Homeland Security

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for border security, immigration, cybersecurity, and disaster management.

Attorney General

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as the chief law enforcement officer and chief lawyer of the federal government.

Interim Final Rules

Government regulations that are published and take immediate effect without prior public notice, but are open to public comment afterward and may be revised.

Means-tested benefit

A government program or assistance where eligibility is determined by an individual's or family's income and assets.

Public charge

A legal term in immigration law referring to a person who is primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, often through public cash assistance for income maintenance or long-term institutionalization at government expense.