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USCIS is a component agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You can learn more about DHS at https://www.dhs.gov

10/28/2026

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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to investigate the scheme. Marriage fraud is a federal crime, and Chen faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted with the investigation that resulted in charges against Jingming Chen, 31 of Quincy, Massachusetts, for conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration document fraud.

10/27/2026

A Liberian national convicted of child s*x 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.
https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/liberian-child-rapist-convicted-of-naturalization-fraud-denaturalized-and-judicially-ordered-removed

10/26/2026

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: uscis.gov/online-filing-options

10/22/2026

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.

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/former-medical-doctor-convicted-of-naturalization-fraud

10/21/2026

USCIS partnered with The United States Department of Justice on filing denaturalization actions against 40 criminals accused of felonies, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated so**my 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.

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/justice-department-moves-to-strip-citizenship-from-40-criminals-in-largest-single-period-filing

10/20/2026

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.

10/16/2026

: Suspect immigration fraud?

Do your part to protect our homeland. Report it here:
https://www.uscis.gov/ProtectAmerica

10/14/2026

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, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was waiting to arrest him.

Breaking the law has consequences.

10/13/2026

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: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month

10/07/2026

“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.” - USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow

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