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USCIS Assists in Investigation Leading to Visa Fraud Conviction of Former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti

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A former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti was convicted of three counts of visa fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The case demonstrates enforcement against immigration benefit fraud at high levels of government. This conviction underscores USCIS's role in investigating and preventing fraudulent visa applications.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services assisted in the investigation that led to the conviction of Jean Morose Viliena on three counts of visa fraud.

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