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- 1Ex-Immigration Officer Allegedly Sold Green Card Approvals for Cash●Green Cards For Cash: Feds Say Ex-Immigration Officer Sold Approvals, Skipped Background Checks
Federal prosecutors allege a former immigration officer accepted cash payments in exchange for approving green card applications while skipping required background checks. The case has raised concerns about vulnerabilities in the US immigration vetting system and how many approvals may have been improperly granted. Authorities have not said how many applicants were involved or whether any who received green cards through the scheme will face review or revocation.
- 2Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme●Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted over allegations of accepting cash in exchange for immigration approvals. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant immigration benefits for bribes. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of the US immigration system and concerns about corruption within agencies handling immigration applications.