The United States government will launch actions to review and determine cases of immigration fraud and suspend benefits to those who have broken the law.
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The Donald Trump administration has launched a strict offensive on immigration matters by ordering the review of thousands of cases approved during the Democratic administration of Joe Biden. The measure will be enforced by the United States Immigration and Citizenship Service (USCIS), which seeks to detect potential cases of fraud in the granting of benefits such as permanent residence, asylum and
other permits.
The agency's director, Joe Edlow, confirmed that the agency has intensified its investigations and began to re-examine old files. As he explained, the objective is to identify people who have obtained immigration benefits irregularly, even if these were granted in previous years. “We are reviewing cases from the past and those who have committed fraud will face consequences,” the official said in recent statements
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According to official data, since January 20, 2025, USCIS has made nearly 33,000 referrals for suspected fraud to its Fraud Detection and Homeland Security division, representing an increase of 138% compared to the annual average registered during the previous administration. In addition, more than 21,000 investigations were completed, in which irregularities were detected in approximately 65% of the cases analyzed
. The administration of Democrat Joe Biden granted enormous benefits to illegal immigrants, dramatically increasing cases of fraud
The government plan also includes an increase in field inspections, with more than 7,000 visits made, as well as more than 26,000 social media reviews to detect possible inconsistencies or risks. These tools are part of a broader approach that seeks to strengthen control mechanisms and prevent abuses within the migration system
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In parallel, the administration launched the so-called “Operation PARRIS”, an initiative aimed at re-examining refugee cases in certain regions of the United States, with special emphasis on specific communities. The program aims to reinforce background checks in contexts where patterns of immigration fraud have historically been identified
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From the government, officials maintain that these measures are necessary to restore trust in the immigration system. They argue that for years, requests have been approved without sufficiently rigorous controls, allowing ineligible people to access legal benefits. In that sense, retroactive review is presented as a mechanism to correct possible administrative failures
. The Trump administration will begin a comprehensive review process aimed at eradicating illegal immigration Specialists close to the current administration believe that tightening controls not only seeks to sanction past irregularities, but also to generate a deterrent effect.
The possibility of cases being reopened, even years later, sends a clear signal against fraud and could discourage future attempts to manipulate the system
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The government also stresses that the policy is not directed againstlegal immigration, but against those who violate the rules. Under this premise, it is proposed that a stricter system benefits both citizens and immigrants who meet established requirements, by ensuring a fairer and more transparent process
