
Texas Woman Charged in Multi-Year Visa Fraud Scheme
Mayra Collins, a Texas woman, faces federal charges for allegedly impersonating immigration officers and running a visa fraud scheme from 2022 to 2025.
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Mayra Collins, a Texas woman, faces federal charges for allegedly impersonating immigration officers and running a visa fraud scheme from 2022 to 2025.
The US is reportedly allowing immigration officers to deny green card applications based on applicants' anti-Israel political opinions, with officers being referred to as 'homeland defenders' in job postings.
The Department of Homeland Security is developing smart glasses for immigration officers to perform real-time biometric identification, a move that has prompted concerns from attorneys about potential overreach beyond immigration enforcement.

Selangor Immigration officers conducted raids on several massage centres in Bukit Rimau, Kuala Lumpur, which were allegedly using WhatsApp for booking sex services.

An inside look at a pre-dawn operation by Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reveals the planning, risks, and challenges involved in tracking down and arresting individuals who have overstayed their visas.
Batam Immigration has admitted to the extortion of a foreign tourist from Singapore, leading to the withdrawal of the implicated officer from service.

The Trump administration has deployed armed federal immigration officers to major US airports, including JFK, standing near security lines and checkpoints, a move that has led to persistent long wait times and sparked concerns about their legal authority and impact on travelers.
Police in Johor, Malaysia, have arrested two men in Skudai for allegedly impersonating immigration officers and extorting RM1,600.

Minister for Justice says his department was advised in advance of facial recognition technology trial by UK immigration officers

US county attorney is ‘confident’ her office will be able to pursue charges in cases which led to criticisms of use-of-force policies A Minnesota state prosecutor announced an investigation Monday that may lead to charges against federal officers, including Greg Bovino, for misconduct during an immigration enforcement crackdown. Hennepin county attorney Mary Moriarty said in a news conference that her office is already looking into 17 cases, including one where Bovino, a border patrol officia...
Minnesota has launched an investigation that could lead to charges against federal immigration officers, though specific details of the alleged offenses are not yet public.

An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Benson Akpama, was found dead in his apartment in Calabar, Cross River State capital.

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin, who spoke no English, died in New York after immigration officers reportedly abandoned him at a coffee shop.

An immigration officer was injured during a raid on a Bukit Bintang nightclub, which resulted in the detention of 48 foreign nationals.

A Savannah elementary school teacher was killed Monday after a man allegedly fleeing federal immigration officers ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle, authorities said.
A woman has been exposed for operating a multi-year visa fraud scheme, during which she allegedly posed as an immigration officer to deceive victims.

New guidance issued by the Trump administration instructs immigration officers to consider participation in pro-Palestinian protests and criticism of Israel as "overwhelmingly negative" factors for green card applicants.

An immigration officer in Colorado has been charged with assault following an incident involving a protester outside an ICE facility. This case could potentially test immunity provisions for federal agents.

County officials in Minnesota are investigating the detention of a US citizen by federal immigration officers as a possible kidnapping and false arrest, reviewing the legality of ICE's warrantless raid.
Canada's immigration authority has issued a stern warning to travelers, stating that no individual or organization can guarantee a Canadian visa or electronic travel authorization, as all visa decisions are made by immigration officers.

The firing of an Indonesian immigration officer at a Batam seaport, following reports of extortion of foreign tourists, has raised questions about the prevalence of such practices across the country’s entry points.

Federal ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, including Atlanta, to assist with security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown. A Trump advisor confirmed immigration police will be deployed starting Monday as the administration scrambles to deploy more agents to address mounting lines.

Andrew Veitch left South Africa after being held up at gunpoint in his car. But now he feels there are greater threats in the United States, he said, citing mass shootings in public places as well as violence by U.S. immigration officers. “People are being shot in broad daylight. American citizens are being shot and […]

A 30-year-old Nigeria Immigration Service officer, Wofai Benson Akpama, was found dead in his Calabar apartment, prompting a police investigation.

Nigeria's DSS has detained police and immigration officers who allegedly confessed to receiving bribes to facilitate unauthorized entry and obstruct security operations related to El-Rufai's return.
Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers AP News

The family of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, states that neither President Trump nor anyone in his administration has reached out to them.

Five British immigration officers pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office and conspiracy to steal from migrants arriving on small boats, ahead of a trial scheduled for January 2028.
Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer.

Ten individuals, including a senior Immigration Department officer, were arrested in an operation targeting a syndicate charging RM1,000 per head at the Kedah border. The arrests expose a human trafficking or illegal entry scheme.

A Colorado District Attorney has filed an assault charge against a federal immigration officer, a move that the Department of Homeland Security has condemned as unlawful and a political stunt.
An immigration officer in Colorado faces an assault charge, which could potentially test immunity provisions for federal agents.

Malaysian immigration officers raided two massage parlours in Johor suspected of offering sexual services, detaining 21 foreign workers and a local man believed to be the manager.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and wounded a man in California after he allegedly tried to ram one of them with his vehicle. The FBI is investigating the incident.
A proposed Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill in New Zealand would grant immigration officers powers to request identification from suspected overstayers in homes and workplaces, potentially disproportionately affecting Pacific Island nationals.

President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to US airports if the DHS funding standoff continues, confirming they will assist TSA staff with security checks to mitigate hours-long delays caused by the partial government shutdown, a move that has drawn concern from former officials and drawn criticism from Democrats.

Two UK immigration officers have been arrested on suspicion of working for China, with one currently on trial and the other found dead after being bailed. The case involves allegations of forced entry into a flat, raising concerns about foreign influence within British law enforcement.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is standing by her remarks calling the acts of two U.S. citizens shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis "domestic terrorism."

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to address senators regarding the DHS shutdown and the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, particularly after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officers.

Another threatening flyer found at Penn State University depicting violence against ICE agents has led bipartisan student groups to condemn the dangerous rhetoric.

Six UK Home Office immigration officers face money laundering charges, accused of stealing cash and property from migrants arriving on small boats. The defendants deny the charges.

Faisal, a 42-year-old man who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades, still remembers the night his friend was badly injured during an immigration crackdown in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. “My friend fell from the second floor and hurt his arm,” he said. “His arm was broken as he tried to escape from the officers.” He said immigration officers now conduct crackdowns around his workplace every one to two months, with the most recent raid occurring in January. The operations, he added, increasi

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are reportedly sweeping up Arab Americans in Dearborn and surrounding areas, including at places of worship and work, leading to widespread fear and devastating consequences.