Explore a comprehensive analysis of California’s new Stop Nick Shirley Act (AB 2624). Learn how this upcoming law creates anti-doxxing and address confidentiality protections for immigration professionals, its real-world impact on clients, and essential compliance steps for law firms ahead of the October 2027 effective date.
A Nevada man faces federal naturalization fraud charges after allegedly concealing multiple sexual assaults on his citizenship application and during a sworn USCIS interview, obtaining U.S. citizenship just days after committing the second offense. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
A North Carolina man has been indicted on marriage fraud charges after a USCIS investigation found he allegedly misrepresented his marital status on a green card application. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted; he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
A Colorado aunt and nephew now face federal charges in an I-130 immigration fraud case after allegedly using a falsified birth certificate to fraudulently secure lawful permanent residence and later U.S. citizenship, which the nephew obtained while serving in the Air Force.
A Massachusetts man has been charged with alien voter fraud after allegedly registering and casting a ballot under another person’s identity in the 2024 presidential election, then filing fraudulent USCIS forms that triggered the victims’ removal proceedings.
A Cuban national has pleaded guilty to charges tied to a large-scale ESTA fraud smuggling scheme that used fake European citizenship claims and fabricated documents to illegally move thousands of Cuban nationals into the United States, with smuggling fees reaching $40,000 per person.
A Miami man faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding the U.S. immigration system, following an investigation supported by USCIS as part of a broader national healthcare fraud crackdown. Find out what the Miami immigration fraud case involves and who has been charged.
USCIS screening processes led to the arrest of a Latvian national with a criminal record that includes sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession. Learn how USCIS vetting of foreign nationals is playing out in real cases.
A federal fraud conviction has been secured in a case involving staged crimes used to fraudulently obtain U visas, highlighting USCIS enforcement efforts against those who exploit humanitarian visa programs for personal gain.
A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following a USCIS-led investigation into an international alien smuggling and asylum fraud conspiracy. Learn what the case revealed about the scheme and USCIS’s expanding role in criminal enforcement.
