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Trump Admin Accused of $1B Immigration Fee Fraud

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 20:57 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 20:57 | 1 source | 1 article

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A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of perpetrating a massive fraud against migrants seeking legal status in the US. The suit alleges that over $1 billion in immigration fees were collected under false pretenses, representing what is being called the "largest fraud" in immigration history. The funds were allegedly taken from individuals applying for various immigration benefits.

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Trump team accused of ‘largest fraud’ in immigration history by taking $1 billion in fees from migrants Foto: The Independent
The Independent 19 mar. 2026, 20:57 (1 day ago) Excellent

Trump team accused of ‘largest fraud’ in immigration history by taking $1 billion in fees from migrants

Recent Trump administration policies have stalled visa and legal status applications for citizens of 92 countries, hitting nations that send half of all legal immigrants to the U.S.

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