The U.S. Embassy welcomes information from concerned citizens who are aware of visa fraud or scams. In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul article, we will discuss how you may report visa fraud and scams. We take all allegations of fraud seriously and work aggressively to ensure the integrity of U.S. visa services.
Q: What are some examples of visa fraud and visa scams?
A: Entering into a marriage for the sole purpose of receiving immigration benefits, being untruthful to an immigration or consular officer, and presenting false/fraudulent documents during a visa interview, are all forms of visa fraud.