Immigration Hub Forum

USCIS officers identified a Connecticut state government employee who used a fake Green Card and falsely claimed to be a lawful permanent resident to get a job. Form I-9 fraud can undermine the hiring process and reduce fair access to jobs for eligible workers. By detecting and stopping this fraud, USCIS helps protect the integrity of employment verification and supports fair access to job opportunities for U.S. workers. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc_tHYfieQ7

This Labor Day, we recognize the hard work, skill, and dedication of American workers. Ensuring program integrity means protecting American workers. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc_K4F0CB-o

USCIS employees are held to the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior. There is no place in this agency for corruption, abuse of authority, or violations of public trust. We're grateful to The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas for pursuing justice in this case and fully support the investigation. justice.gov/usao… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc9UlKJnwo1

USCIS officers found an H-1B petition in Florida that understated a job’s requirement, listing two years when the end client confirmed more than seven were required. The discrepancy could have lowered the appropriate wage level by about $40,000. These findings led to the petition being withdrawn and revoked, protecting American workers from unfair wage competition. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc8s8u7EiC1

USCIS officers uncovered H-1B petitions in Nebraska that listed workers as computer programmers, while site visits and interviews showed they were performing higher-paying engineering work. This misclassification allowed the employer to pay lower wages and created unfair competition for U.S. workers. We coordinated with federal partners to put an end to it and protect American workers from unfair wage and hiring practices. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc6ctvsk0Cr

Together we can protect America! Report any suspected immigration fraud, abuse, or activities by aliens that threaten or undermine the United States, its government, citizens, or institutions. Learn more: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc6BRlGiNPW

The Department of Homeland Security today issued an interim final rule amending its regulations to allow certain children born in the United States to foreign government employees who are not U.S. citizens to register as lawful permanent residents. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-announces-rule-for-certain-children-born-in-the-united-states-to-foreign-government-employees

USCIS in Vermont identified H-1B petitions from a major IT consulting company that classified skilled technology jobs at wage levels below what the positions’ duties and requirements supported. This practice undercuts required wages and creates unfair competition for U.S. workers. We denied and revoked multiple petitions, protecting American workers and preserving the integrity of employment-based immigration programs. Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc4OJnCn-i6

On Aug. 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Medani, et al., v. Trump, et al., 26-cv-6332 (NDCA), temporarily vacating PM-602-0193 pending further litigation. USCIS is ordered, “to the extent practicable and in good faith, to take all reasonable steps during the remainder of the Diversity Visa fiscal year to resume ordinary adjudication of plaintiffs’ pending adjustment of status applications without applying” PM-602-0193. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/court-order-on-diversity-immigrant-visa-program-hold-policy

USCIS played a critical role in this marriage fraud investigation which led to the indictment of a Peruvian alien. uscis.gov/newsr… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc3cauqEQmZ

USCIS was instrumental in an investigation resulting in the arrest of an aunt and her nephew for their involvement in an immigration fraud scheme. uscis.gov/newsr… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc1jFPrn3CU

A naturalized U.S. citizen made his initial appearance in court Sept. 2 for allegedly lying about his prior criminal acts to obtain U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced the charges. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/naturalized-us-citizen-indicted-for-lying-to-obtain-us-citizenship-after-committing-felonies

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The office will begin operations on September 9, 2026, and will handle USCIS immigration matters in Ethiopia. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-opens-new-international-field-office-in-ethiopia-to-support-fraud-prevention

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the investigation that led to the indictment of Miguel Angel Olivera‑Borda, 38, a Peruvian alien illegally present in the United States, after federal prosecutors presented evidence to a grand jury. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/illegal-alien-indicted-in-marriage-related-immigration-fraud

See something? Submit a report. Have evidence? Upload it online. USCIS makes it easy to share information about suspicious immigration-related activity: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc055Y7kWn6

"Lying on a citizenship application is a serious crime. Under the Trump administration, if you cheat to get U.S. citizenship, expect the consequences. "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is working closely with the Department of Justice to identify, denaturalize, and hold accountable those who unlawfully obtain U.S. citizenship." @uscisdirector justice.gov/usao… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DczepPXDQVd

Submit a tip to USCIS if you suspect an alien of immigration fraud, false claims of U.S. citizenship, criminal activity, or threats connected to national security or public safety. uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dcy7MX9mBmC

Defendants allegedly lied about their relationship to obtain immigration benefits Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/aunt-and-us-airman-nephew-arrested-in-immigration-fraud-scheme

USCIS has launched new resources for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers and petitioning employers. The page explains: • Who may qualify for R-1 classification • How employers file Form I-129 • What evidence may be required • How R-1 extensions work • When USCIS, the Department of State, or CBP should be contacted about a case R-1 status may be granted for up to 30 months initially, with extensions up to a total maximum stay of 5 years. Learn more: uscis.gov/R1-re… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcyqN61kSiF

On Aug. 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Red Eagle Law, L.C., et al., v. Joseph B. Edlow, 26-cv-04850-CRB (NDCA), enjoining PM 602-0192, and PM 602-0194. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/recent-court-order-on-hold-policies