Immigration
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USCIS Fraud Case Leads to 18-Month Sentence in 2026
The June 2026 USCIS announcement revealed that Venerando Aquino Martin was sentenced to 18 months for a large visa fraud scheme involving fraudulent work permits under the Registry provision. This article explains who is affected, what the law says about Registry eligibility and employment authorization, and what steps applicants should take if they suspect fraud. The case underscores USCIS’s commitment to detecting and prosecuting immigration benefit fraud, with implications for applicants in Raleigh, NC and Orlando, FL.
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