Tuesday, September 15
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a detailed policy update effective August 1, 2025, aimed at tightening screening procedures for family-based immigrant visa petitions. The updated guidance, part of the USCIS Policy Manual, reinforces the agency’s efforts to detect and deter fraudulent applications while verifying the authenticity of family relationships.“Fraudulent, frivolous, or otherwise non-meritorious family-based immigrant visa petitions erode confidence in family-based pathways to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status and undermine family unity in the United States,” USCIS stated in its release.Expanded screening and vetting measures for National security The agency underlined its focus on national security and compliance with immigra
