 | This article has multiple issues. Please helpimprove it or discuss these issues on thetalk page.(Learn how and when to remove these messages) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
|
Visa fraud has different criteria in various parts of the world but the commonly accepted points are the sale, provision, or transfer of otherwise legitimatevisas, misrepresentation of reasons for traveling andforgery or alteration of a visa.
TheUnited States reports that most cases of visa fraud are related to immigrants lying about their situation to seek refuge in the country, though smuggling and terrorism are also both key factors in the crime.[1]
In the United States, visa fraud can be prosecuted under several statutes, including;
It is afederal offense subject to harsh sentencing, thoughmitigating factors are often taken into account in the case of potential immigrants. The maximum penalties faced by fraudsters are recounted below.
Types offraud | |
|---|---|
| Business-related | |
| Family-related | |
| Financial-related | |
| Government-related | |
| Other types | |
