USCIS issues request for evidence and subsequently rejects submitted evidence
USCIS states that the new policy aligns procedures with the Department of Homeland Security's long-standing regulatory authority and form instructions, while making it more difficult for immigrants to submit baseless or unnecessary benefit requests.
WASHINGTON:- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidelines requiring the submission of evidence alongside applications for immigration benefits.
In a statement released on Wednesday, USCIS announced that failure to submit the required evidence would result in the denial of the request for the immigration benefit.
According to USCIS guidelines, the new forms specify all initial evidence required for benefit requests, and applicants are required to fully comply with the regulations.
USCIS states that the new policy aligns procedures with the Department of Homeland Security’s long-standing regulatory authority and form instructions, while making it more difficult for immigrants to submit baseless or unnecessary benefit requests.
The new policy amends the previous Biden-era policy, which encouraged officials to request evidence before denying requests for benefits.
The Biden-era policy made it easier for applicants to obtain related immigration benefits—such as work authorization—while awaiting a decision on their cases.
According to USCIS, this policy applies to applications filed or pending on or after August 5, 2026.
