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Using the ERAD Prepaid Card Reader, law enforcement officials can swipe cards and put a temporary hold on the funds until a full investigation may be completed. The upgrade will allow even more agencies to take advantage of the technology.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced multiple measures to further deter and detect H-1B visa fraud and abuse. The H-1B visa program should help U.S. companies recruit highly-skilled foreign nationals when there is a shortage of qualified workers in the country. Yet, too many American workers who are as qualified, willing and deserving to work in these fields have been ignored or unfairly disadvantaged. Protecting American workers by combating fraud in our employment-based immigration programs is a priority for USCIS.
Identity theft and online fraud are on the rise during tax season as millions of Americans now file their taxes online. In the 2016 tax season, the IRS saw an approximate 400 percent surge in phishing and malware incidents targeting tax filers. Sophisticated cybercriminals are looking to steal your identity and fraudulently claim your tax refund, making it critical to stay extra vigilant in the coming weeks.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Dan Ragsdale and Virginia Congressman Rep. Gerry Connolly today unveiled a major renovation of the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Forensic Laboratory in Tysons Corner, Virginia, to support the growing mission and capabilities of the one-of-a-kind lab.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Acting Assistant Director for Investigative Programs Alan Scott Brown addresses ICE’s robust and ongoing efforts to combat cross-border financial crimes and particularly, consumer fraud scams that target the elderly.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Immigrant Investor Program Office Chief Nick Colucci addresses the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the “EB-5 program”, the fifth preference employment-based immigrant program, and relevant issues important to the Committee.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses USCIS’ top priorities, and several critical issues important to the Subcommittee.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses USCIS’ role in refugee resettlement, and the screening measures and safeguards developed by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses the refugee admissions program, with particular emphasis on Fiscal Year 2016.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Miami, Alysa Erichs addresses the efforts of ICE to combat cross-border financial crimes such as consumer fraud scams.
