US EditionImmigration Officials Alleged Widespread Marriage Fraud in Minnesota
- Federal authorities reported arrests on Tuesday as part of a crackdown targeting fraudulent immigration activities in the Twin Cities area that started on September 19.
- USCIS Director Joseph Edlow explained they chose the Twin Cities based on data showing concerning patterns of fraud and strong cooperation among local and federal agents.
- The investigation encompassed more than 900 site visits and face-to-face interviews, resulting in the identification of 275 potential fraud cases such as fraudulent marriages, counterfeit death certificates, forged paperwork, and misuse of various visa categories.
- Officials apprehended four individuals and served 42 summonses for immigration court appearances; Edlow emphasized that authorities are taking a strong stand against immigration fraud.
- Operation Twin Shield represents the first phase of a planned nationwide effort to hold hundreds of fraud offenders accountable and protect national security.
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USCIS Officials Hold Press Conference on Operation Twin Shield in Minneapolis
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), joined by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the FBI, discuss Operation Twin Shield apprehensions related to immigration fraud in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area on Sept. 30. ...
USCIS, in coordination with ICE and FBI, found evidence of fraud, non-compliance or national security problems in 275 cases
Feds unveil expansive immigration enforcement across Twin Cities targeting workplaces, marriages, UMN students
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday that they carried out the “Operation Twin Shield” investigation and found 275 cases of alleged immigration fraud. International students at the University of Minnesota were also investigated.
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An immigration enforcement sweep in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area found widespread immigration fraud, according to the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. “Officers encountered blatant marriage fraud, visa overstay, […] The post Multiple People Arrested After Feds Uncover Massive Immigration Fraud Scheme Involving Hundreds in Minnesota appeared first on The Western Journal.
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Immigration officials kick off national fraud crackdown in Minnesota
Americans should know that the agencies have "declared war" on immigration fraud, one official said
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