On October 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule on the "public charge" eligibility requirement that the federal government considers when determining whether to admit an immigrant into the country or allow an immigrant to adjust status and become a lawful permanent resident. The rule proposes to drastically expand the definition under which a migrant would be considered a public charge to what essentially amounts to a wealth test, discounting the contributions of certain immigrants. A human being's value is intrinsic, and one's resources cannot solely determine his or her potential or contribution to this nation.