Number: RL34007
Title: Immigration Fraud: Policies, Investigations, and Issues
Authors: Ruth Ellen Wasem, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: Immigration fraud is reportedly widespread, though reliable estimates of its pervasiveness are not available. Given that an estimated12 million aliens are residing in the United States without legal authorization, it is reasonable to presume that many of these unauthorized aliens are committing document fraud. The extent to which unauthorized aliens enter with fraudulently obtained documents or acquire bogus documents after entry is not known.
Pages: 18
Date: April 3, 2008