Crime & Justice
ICE Uncovers Over 10,000 Foreign Students Exploiting Visa Fraud Scheme
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"Our nation will not tolerate security threats originating from the foreign student programs. Today we are announcing that we have identified over 10,000 students, 10,000 foreign students who claim to be working for highly suspect employers."
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons revealed that more than 10,000 foreign students have been fraudulently extending their stays in the United States by claiming employment at fake businesses, many operated by NGOs and immigrant communities. The Optional Practice Training program allowed foreign nationals to work for up to 24 months after graduation, but investigation revealed widespread abuse with employers using false addresses, lacking valid licenses, and showing multiple fraud indicators.
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