USCIS screens all VAWA, U Visa, and T Visa claims carefully. Filing a false case can destroy your future — and hurt real survivors. Here’s what you need to know. Fraud Detection is part of the process for obvious reasons.
This article explains how USCIS detects fraud in VAWA and other abuse-based immigration cases, and why faking abuse is a serious crime that damages the system for everyone — especially real survivors.
DISCLAIMER:
This article is for educational purposes only. We do not give legal advice.
We do not encourage false filings. We support real survivors of abuse — and speak out against anyone trying to fake their way through the immigration system.
The Truth: Fraud Detection exists. USCIS Doesn’t Just Approve Everyone
If you think VAWA or U Visa is an easy way to get a green card — stop right now.
USCIS is one of the most thorough agencies in the federal system.
Every abuse-based application is reviewed with:
- Deep evidence checks
- Cross-agency verification
- Detailed interviews (sometimes years after filing)
And if they find out you lied?
- Your case will be denied
- You may face immigration fraud charges
- You could be barred from ever applying again
- You could be placed in removal proceedings
How USCIS Screens for Fraud
- Evidence Quality
They look for:
- Specific timelines and dates
- Real-life examples of the abuse
- Medical, counseling, or legal records
- Letters from people who actually know you — not random copies
Vague, shallow, or cookie-cutter applications = red flag.
- Consistency Across Documents
If your story:
- Changes from form to affidavit
- Doesn’t match police or court records
- Conflicts with a past immigration filing…
They’ll spot it — and assume the worst.
- Known Problem Lawyers and Firms
If you hired a firm with a history of:
- Submitting false or sloppy cases
- “Fixing papers” for anyone
- Guaranteeing approval…
USCIS might flag your application immediately and give it extra scrutiny.
Yes — they track law firms and review patterns over time.
- Fake Police Reports or Affidavits
USCIS verifies:
- If the police department actually exists
- If the officer named on a report works there
- If the people writing your letters are real
- If any parts were copied from previous fake filings
One lie can destroy the entire case — even if most of it was true.
- Post-Approval Interviews
Sometimes you get approved — and years later, they ask for more evidence or schedule an interview before your green card.
If you lied the first time, it will fall apart here.
Why Lying Hurts Everyone — Especially Real Survivors
- It clogs the system and delays real victims’ cases
- It makes USCIS treat every applicant like a liar
- It feeds anti-immigrant stereotypes
- It makes abused men (who already fear not being believed) even more afraid to speak up
Real people are suffering while others try to cheat their way through.
We won’t support that here.
If You’re a Real Victim — Don’t Let Fear Stop You
This article isn’t meant to scare honest survivors.
It’s meant to protect them.
If you were truly abused:
- You have the right to apply
- You have the right to be believed
- And you have the right to rebuild your life — legally
Just tell the truth.
Get help with your application.
And know that your story is strong enough when it’s real.
Final Word
Lying might get you a form — but it will never give you peace.
If you’ve been abused, speak up with honesty, proof, and strength.
The system isn’t perfect — but it can protect you if you walk in with truth, not tactics.
Recommended Reading
[My VAWA Case: Why I’m Speaking Up]
[VAWA for Men: How Abused Immigrants Can Apply Without Their Spouse]