India, Aug. 6 -- Those planning to work or relocate to the US may be affected by a significant policy change rolled out by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Effective immediately, the agency has updated its approach for immigration benefit applications. This has made it easier for officers to deny incomplete requests without even asking applicants to submit missing documents. The policy changes were introduced on August 5, 2026.

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US immigration policy update: What you need to know

Under the revised policy, applicants must establish their eligibility and submit all required initial evidence when they file a benefit request. If an application is ...