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USCIS Identity Checks Lead to Arrest of Former Latvian Reality TV Contestant with Violent Criminal History

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USCIS identity screening identified and flagged an undocumented individual from Latvia with a serious criminal history including sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession, leading to their arrest. The case highlights USCIS vetting procedures designed to catch individuals with violent or serious criminal backgrounds during immigration processing. This individual had previously appeared on a reality television show.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ robust screening and vetting uncovered an illegal alien and former reality TV contestant from Latvia with a criminal history that includes sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession.

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