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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stepping up its pursuit of immigration lawyers who intentionally misrepresent facts on behalf of their clients on asylum applications, according to a new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) (www.fairus.org).
DHS says it is developing a “fraud prevention policy” to combat document fraud.
According to FAIR, DHS has issued a notice warning that immigration lawyers who represent illegal aliens routinely misrepresent their clients’ risk of persecution in their home countries in order to improve their chances of being granted asylum.
“Immigration lawyers are coaching their clients to lie on their applications or withhold information. Asylum abuse and fraud are significantly increasing the backlog of immigration cases, which soared under the Biden administration but will decline in 2025,” FAIR said.
Another area in which the White House is aiming to crack down on asylum fraud is appointing more immigration judges.
In May, 77 immigration inspectors and five temporary immigration inspectors were sworn in, bringing the total number of immigration inspectors to approximately 700. This would also help bring forward the large backlog of immigration cases.
DHS announced new reforms for asylum seekers seeking work permits.
As wait times increase, DHS officials said they are suspending new work permit applications under certain conditions, reducing incentives for foreign nationals to file frivolous asylum claims as cover for economic immigration.
