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Defendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case

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Two individuals, Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, have been sentenced for faking a marriage to fraudulently obtain lawful permanent residence. USCIS provided investigative assistance that helped lead to their convictions. This case highlights enforcement against marriage fraud schemes used to circumvent green card requirements.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States.

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