Immigration fraud will cost you: USCIS warns on false citizenship claims
USCIS noted that Congress carved out a narrow exception for those who permanently resided in the United States before the age of 16.The agency also cited a 2019 ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals in Matter of Zhang, which found that a false claim to citizenship can carry immigration consequences even if it was not knowingly made. USCIS incorporated that decision into its policy manual in 2020, clarifying that 'it is not necessary to show intent to find an alien inadmissible for a false claim to US citizenship.'According to the agency, the update 'provides the steps an officer should follow to determine inadmissibility' and outlines the factors considered when evaluating a false claim case. The new rules apply immediately to all pending and future requests.USCIS said the effort is also about awareness. 'We are actively increasing public awareness among aliens and the public about the consequences of committing immigration fraud,' the agency stated.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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