The requirement adds a pre-entry cost and a documentation step for applicants to help tackle fraud, per the State Department.

The new policy regarding Form I-693 will apply to all applications pending or filed on or after June 11, 2025, federal authorities say. Evgenia PARADZHANIAN / Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S.

USCIS raised processing fees for certain work visas and types of green card from March 1, citing inflation.