The US administration issued an order on Monday toughening the rules for issuing green cards to those foreigners who, according to authorities, are more likely to rely on state benefits, Vox reported.

“This final rule amends DHS regulations by prescribing how DHS will determine whether an alien applying for admission or adjustment of status is inadmissible to the United States,” the final text of the rule says, “because he or she is likely at any time to become a public charge.”

The rules prevent foreigners who are more likely to become state-supported persons from coming to the US and getting a green card, said Acting Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli.

According to him, it strengthens the ideals of self-sufficiency and personal responsibility, providing a situation in which immigrants could support themselves and succeed in the US.