USCIS Aids ICE in Breaking Up Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme

USCIS, in coordination with ICE and the State Department, helped dismantle a nationwide marriage fraud ring resulting in 10 arrests and multiple indictments. The investigation uncovered that U.S. citizens were paid to marry foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain immigration benefits. Key coordinators in New York City arranged the fake marriages and filed false documents. One recruiter targeted women in Baltimore and other areas. Immigration benefits for those involved have been revoked, and further arrests are expected.