In recent years, the United States has witnessed a concerning trend regarding the Special Immigration Visa (SIV) program for Afghan nationals. Shockingly, it has come to light that more than 1000 individuals, ineligible for the SIV, have managed to enter the United States using fake documents. Most alarmingly, a significant portion of these individuals has even obtained American citizenship through fraudulent means.
Among these individuals are Carpenters, Auto mechanics, Car Washers, Barbers, and Auto electricians who have never set foot inside or outside of United States military camps in Afghanistan. Despite lacking any legitimate connection to the U.S. military or deserving of SIV status, they have managed to exploit the system for personal gain.
The Resources, in communication with Kauser News Agency, have disclosed a disturbing reality: Since 2015, numerous Afghan companies operating in Afghanistan have been involved in a clandestine operation, facilitating the fabrication of HR documents and recommendation letters for SIV applications. These documents, often sold for exorbitant sums ranging from $500 to $2000, falsely endorse individuals for SIV consideration.
Kauser News Agency’s investigative efforts have uncovered over 160 such individuals residing in California alone, with a staggering 50 of them having fraudulently acquired American citizenship in the past year. This revelation raises serious concerns about the integrity of the SIV program and its vulnerability to exploitation by individuals with malicious intent.
Efforts to address this issue have been met with bureaucratic challenges. Despite attempts to reach out to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Congress for comment and action, responses have been elusive. However, it is anticipated that USCIS and Congress will issue statements regarding the investigation’s findings in the near future.
The implications of this fraudulent activity extend beyond mere immigration concerns. The infiltration of individuals with unknown backgrounds and potential ulterior motives poses a significant risk to national security. It underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reform and enhanced oversight of the SIV program to prevent further abuse and safeguard the nation’s interests.
