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- 1Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted on allegations of taking cash payments in exchange for approving immigration applications. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant benefits for money. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of integrity problems inside the US immigration system.
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A former US immigration officer in Dallas is accused of selling shortcuts through immigration processes, promising applicants faster or easier outcomes in exchange for payment. The allegations have drawn attention to potential corruption within immigration services. Details about the exact charges, number of victims, or amounts involved have not yet been made public, and the case is likely to fuel broader debate about oversight of immigration officials.
- 3USCIS Clarifies When an Immigrant Counts as Under 21▼USCIS Answers Thorny Question of When an Alien ‘Is Under 21 Years of Age’
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued guidance addressing when an immigrant is considered 'under 21 years of age', a question with major consequences for immigration status and aging-out rules. The clarification matters to young immigrants who risk losing eligibility for certain protections or benefits once they turn 21. Immigration observers say the age determination has long been a source of confusion for applicants.