Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The United States has introduced a new immigration policy that gives officials greater authority to reject incomplete applications. The updated rules took effect on August 5. The policy was announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, known as USCIS. It affects a wide range of immigration applications.

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Applicants seeking green cards, work permits, or citizenship could face stricter reviews. The changes also apply to travel documents and status adjustments. Under the new guidance, applicants must submit complete forms and all required evidence. They must also prove they qualify when filing.

Previously, immigration officers often requested missing docu...