The federal immigration agency is asking the public to report suspected document fraud, false citizenship claims, election violations, terrorism-related activity and conduct it says may threaten public safety or national security.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has launched a new public reporting portal that allows individuals to submit allegations involving immigration fraud, criminal conduct and activities by noncitizens that may threaten the United States.
USCIS, the Department of Homeland Security agency responsible for processing green cards, citizenship applications and employment permits, announced the initiative this week as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to strengthen immigration enforcement.
In an Aug. 4 post on X, the agency encouraged anyone who suspects “immigration fraud, criminal activity, or actions by aliens that threaten national security or public safety” to send information through the new system.
“Reports should involve aliens suspected of fraud, unlawful acts, threats, violence, terrorism-related activity, or other conduct connected to immigration,” USCIS said.
The agency issued another public appeal Wednesday, asking people to report non-U.S. citizens suspected of “committing immigration fraud of any kind, making false claims of U.S. citizenship, or advocating violence or terrorism against America.”
Tips may be submitted through a USCIS website titled “Protect America Together”, which provides categories for reporting suspected fraud and other conduct.
The portal accepts allegations involving fake or altered documents, identity fraud, fraudulent marriages, visa violations, employment fraud and asylum fraud.
Members of the public may also report suspected abuse of the H-1B visa program, which companies have used for decades to employ foreign workers, including employees in the technology industry.
The form includes a separate category for alleged misconduct involving the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program.
USCIS said users may report individuals suspected of “falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, including registering or voting in a federal election.”
Other listed categories include noncitizens suspected of “supporting terrorist ideologies or providing material support to terrorist organization” or “advocating for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government.”
The agency is also accepting allegations involving noncitizens accused of “expressing hatred for American values,” cooperating with organizations or individuals seeking to disrupt public safety or national security, or “engaging in activities that violate the principles of the Constitution or show disloyalty to the United States.”
A DHS spokesperson told The Epoch Times on Wednesday evening that the portal represents a new USCIS enforcement initiative.
“A single tip can help protect the United States from immigration fraud that exploits the American people and undermines America’s legal immigration system,” the spokesperson said.
USCIS asks tipsters to provide as much identifying information as possible about the individual or business being reported. Requested details can include names, dates of birth and addresses.
The reporting form also asks users to submit their own names, email addresses and telephone numbers. It permits allegations to be filed against either individuals or businesses.
USCIS said the portal will soon allow users to upload screenshots to accompany their reports.
The initiative follows a series of immigration policy changes implemented since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. The administration has prioritized deportations and enforcement against illegal immigration while also tightening some legal immigration requirements.
Federal officials have moved to terminate or suspend certain temporary deportation protections granted to nationals of designated countries.
The administration has also pursued denaturalization proceedings involving U.S. citizens convicted of offenses including child sexual abuse, health care fraud and immigration fraud.
USCIS did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for additional comment about the portal or how submitted tips will be reviewed.
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