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USCIS Reveals Rampant Fraud Among Juvenile Immigrant Claims

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USCIS has discovered widespread fraud in applications from immigrants claiming to be juveniles, potentially affecting thousands of pending cases. The agency is reviewing claims and may deny or delay benefits for applicants found to have misrepresented their age. This development could impact individuals seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and related protections. The fraud pattern suggests organized schemes to circumvent age verification.
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