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The United States Government investigates cases of visa and passport fraud through the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). For the authorities, the passport is considered the “most valuable identity document in the world” and any kind of deception or tricking of immigration agents will result in major consequences.

Although immigration checks at airports and borders have always been very strict, they have become tougher in recent years in order to reduce cases linked to document tampering, identity fraud, and other crimes.

Attention travelers.Official | The United States will prohibit entry to and exit from the country for citizens and foreigners who have a valid passport but do not meet this rule

The United States investigates cases of visa and passport fraud

Immigration fraud is considered a very serious crime in the United States, not only by foreigners who tried to enter the country after being denied a visa, but also by foreigners who traffic undocumented immigrants.

Although immigration checks at airports and borders have always been very strict, they have become tougher in recent years in order to reduce cases linked to document tampering, identity fraud, and other crimes. Image: Shutterstock.

Immigration agents and border officials carry out multiple checks to verify the authenticity of the passport presented by each traveler. These include biometric checks, review of personal data, analysis of photographs, and electronic validation of the chips incorporated into many modern documents.

Hiding identity, entering illegally, or avoiding deportation from the United States, committing financial crimes, and facilitating other criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, are the most frequently investigated cases by the Diplomatic Security Service.

Common types of passport fraud

  • Using the identity of a deceased person to apply for a passport.
  • Using false supporting documents, such as fake birth certificates, when applying for a passport or a visa.
  • Using stolen or altered passports; and
  • Bypassing the requirement for both parents’ signatures for children to obtain a passport.
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What are the most common types of visa fraud?

A visa is one of the most requested documents by foreigners. The Government offers two types of visa. On the one hand, the immigrant visa for people who intend to live permanently, while on the other, the nonimmigrant visa for people who want to visit the United States temporarily.

Common types of visa fraud

  • Submitting false documents to apply for a visa;
  • Hiding facts that would disqualify a person from obtaining a visa, such as a criminal record.
  • Sale, trafficking, or transfer of visas that would otherwise be authentic.
  • Misrepresenting the reasons for applying for a visa; and
  • Forgery, creation of counterfeit documents, or alteration of a visa.

Federal authorities invite all passengers who suspect fraud cases to report them to Diplomatic Security through the DSS Crime Tips section or contact the nearest DSS regional office .