Immigration Hub Forum

A former Syrian prison official was sentenced to 60 years for torture and immigration fraud. USCIS assisted the case against Samir Ousman Alsheikh, who concealed his past from U.S. immigration authorities to enter the country. Read more: uscis.gov/newsr… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DeKm-_7ktoT

Help protect America by reporting suspected immigration-related fraud or abuse, including: • Document fraud • Identity fraud • Marriage fraud • Visa fraud • Asylum fraud • Employment fraud • False claims of U.S. citizenship Submit a tip: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DeKWTMvmxBn

USCIS will soon require online filing for many forms. Digital submissions help us receive, store, and access information more efficiently, supporting stronger fraud detection, identity management, and national security screening. Learn more: uscis.gov/onlin… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DeHTFLMEZop

USCIS worked with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expose and disrupt the network. Cabrera-Rodriguez faces up to 20 years in federal prison at sentencing. uscis.gov/newsr… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DeAYCK7n7_n

USCIS played a critical role in bringing an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy to justice. A federal jury convicted Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez for his role in a scheme that facilitated the unlawful entry of thousands of Cuban nationals into the United States. The organization used false identities and travel documents to smuggle aliens into the U.S. and advertised their bogus visa services scheme on social media to profit from this illegal activity.🔽 Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DeAYBnpnyb1

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted with the case that led to the sentencing of Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, a former Syrian prison warden and provincial governor. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/former-syrian-prison-official-sentenced-for-torture-and-immigration-fraud

Defendants illegally voted in the November 2022 and 2024 general elections and the August 2026 primary election Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/federal-grand-jury-indicts-ten-aliens-for-voter-fraud-in-minnesota-elections

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a Federal Register notice that will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year 2027. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-fy-2027-inflation-increase-for-certain-immigration-related-fees

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to ensure EB-5 fees fully recover the cost of operating the program, meet statutory processing time goals, and support integrity measures such as audits and site visits. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-adjusts-eb-5-fees-to-cover-program-costs-and-strengthen-integrity-measures

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance to investigations that resulted in charges against 16 aliens accused of unlawfully voting in Florida elections. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-assists-florida-investigation-leading-to-charges-for-unlawful-voting

Our Orange County team identified an alien who entered the U.S. illegally and is wanted in Guatemala for murder and aggravated robbery when he arrived at our office for an interview. Their vigilance keeps our communities safe and @icegov is ensuring criminal aliens are off our streets. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dd1-2jHmLBb

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the investigation that led to the conviction of Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 28, of Hialeah, Florida, for his role in an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/cuban-alien-convicted-for-international-alien-smuggling-and-money-laundering-conspiracy

An Essex County man and a Middlesex County woman, both aliens, were charged with illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/aliens-charged-with-illegally-voting-and-making-false-statements-while-applying-for-us-citizenship

A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a Nigerian alien with falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen to illegally vote in elections. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/nigerian-alien-indicted-for-illegally-voting

A Romanian alien admitted to conspiring with an American citizen to enter into a sham marriage so that she could obtain U.S. citizenship. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the investigation. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/romanian-alien-admits-conspiring-to-commit-marriage-fraud

Changing your address with USPS does not update your address with USCIS, and USPS will not forward USCIS mail. You are responsible for keeping your address current with both USCIS and USPS. If you do not update your address with USCIS, you may miss notices, your case may be delayed, and you may not receive your immigration documents. Submit your change of address: uscis.gov/addre… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Ddt-iBIkZxw

#FraudFriday: Immigration fraud undermines America’s immigration system. If you suspect fraud involving documents, identity, marriage, visas, asylum claims, employment, or false claims of U.S. citizenship, report it to USCIS. Submit a tip: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DdtpXpAEclp

Alla Nowowiejski, a Houston area immigration attorney, has been charged with mail fraud and false statements. According to the indictment, Nowowiejski accepted payments from clients for work visa applications that she never filed or only filed in part. USCIS assisted in the investigation that led to her arrest. uscis.gov/newsr… #FraudFriday Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DdteDsdkRtX

Before USCIS makes any decision, officers thoroughly assess each case to determine eligibility and carefully scrutinize the information for public safety and national security concerns. Under President Trump, USCIS’ top priority is protecting the American people. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Ddrv2zsEXvt

Immigration fraud takes many forms, including through fake marriages, frivolous asylum applications, and lying to get an employment visa. If you have information about suspected fraud or abuse, report it through the USCIS Tip Form: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Ddrn25smBqw