Complete applications help USCIS conduct more rigorous and efficient vetting. Online filing flags missing fields and formatting issues before submission, reducing avoidable delays and improving review quality. Learn more:

CONVICTED: USCIS helped secure the conviction of Sacramento-area grocery chain manager Karla Montoya for immigration document fraud and obstructing federal labor investigations. Montoya knowingly accepted fraudulent Green Cards and Social Security cards when hiring workers and used false immigration documents herself. USCIS will continue to collaborate with federal partners to combat immigration fraud, hold offenders accountable, and protect American workers.

USCIS is expanding online filing to process immigration forms more efficiently and strengthen fraud detection, identity verification, and national security screening. Explore online filing options:

Six individuals in Massachusetts face charges in connection to an alleged marriage fraud scheme that arranged 18 to 20 sham marriages each year, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The scheme allegedly helped illegal aliens fraudulently obtain immigration benefits. USCIS investigated alongside @DHSgov, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, and other law enforcement partners. Those who exploit our immigration system for profit will be held accountable.

Under @POTUS Trump, @USCIS has carried out enforcement actions to revoke or terminate the status of 2.2 MILLION illegal aliens. These actions are in addition to millions of visa revocations by @StateDept and removals by @ICEgov.

A sham marriage, fabricated evidence, and false statements—all part of an alleged scheme to exploit our immigration system. A federal grand jury indicted U.S. citizen Jingming Chen for allegedly accepting payment to enter a fraudulent marriage to help a co-conspirator obtain a Green Card. USCIS partnered with @ICEgov to investigate the scheme. Marriage fraud is a federal crime, and Chen faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

A Liberian national convicted of child sex crimes has been stripped of his U.S. citizenship and ordered to leave the country after pleading guilty to naturalization fraud. Cyril Domaquik Clemens concealed his prior conviction on three counts of indecent liberties with a child to fraudulently obtain citizenship. USCIS was proud to assist in the investigation that brought this fraud to light.

Online filing reduces avoidable errors by prompting applicants to complete required fields and use the correct format. More complete submissions support stronger fraud detection, identity management, and national security screening. Learn more:

CONVICTED: A former Ohio doctor was convicted of naturalization fraud after lying under oath on his citizenship application and during his USCIS interview. In 2021, Yousif Abdulraouf Alhallaq pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the 2014 poisoning of his pregnant girlfriend’s oatmeal with an abortion drug without her knowledge, causing serious physical harm to her and her unborn child. He then lied about whether he had intentionally hurt someone or committed an offense when he applied for naturalization in 2017 and again during his naturalization interview in 2018. USCIS provided critical assistance to the investigation leading to his naturalization-fraud conviction.

USCIS partnered with @TheJusticeDept on filing denaturalization actions against 40 criminals accused of felonies, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy of an individual with special needs. A naturalized U.S. citizen who illegally obtained naturalization by hiding important facts or lying will have their citizenship revoked and certificate of naturalization canceled.

USCIS will soon require online filing for most forms. Digital submissions help us receive, store, and access information more efficiently, supporting stronger fraud detection, identity management, and national security screening.

A Mexican alien who illegally entered the U.S. was arrested on felony drug, drug-smuggling, and traffic-related charges. While awaiting his immigration court proceedings, he was then arrested TWICE more for domestic violence and DUI. When this criminal appeared for an immigration interview in our Orlando office, @ICEgov was waiting to arrest him. Breaking the law has consequences.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and evolving at a rapid pace. New and evolving technologies, such as superintelligence, are accelerating the rate at which hackers can find and take advantage of weak spots in our computer software and systems, putting our country and economy at risk. But you can fight back: · Avoid and report phishing scams. · Use strong passwords. · Use multifactor authentication and a password manager. · Update software. Learn how to protect yourself:

“It is my honor to lead USCIS in its mission to safeguard and protect our homeland by upholding our immigration laws and protecting the integrity of our immigration system.” - @USCISJoe

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:

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:

The Justice Department has filed denaturalization actions in multiple U.S. district courts against 40 individuals accused of SERIOUS OFFENSES, including: 🔴 Acting as an agent for a foreign government 🔴 Committing voluntary manslaughter 🔴 Aggravated sodomy against a special‑needs man …and more. “Today’s announcement marks the largest denaturalization effort in modern history,” said @AGToddBlanche. “From an individual convicted of espionage to others convicted of sexual offenses against minors, these defendants concealed critical facts from the U.S. government and represent serious criminal offenders. Under @POTUS Trump’s leadership, this Department of Justice will continue to employ the denaturalization process to maintain our national security and protect the American people.” Read more about each case here:

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 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. USCIS worked with @DHSgov, @ICEgov, and @CBP to expose and disrupt the network. Cabrera-Rodriguez faces up to 20 years in federal prison at sentencing.