Please be advised that scammers are using fake USCIS emails to contact foreign nationals. Some of the emails claim that the foreign national is subject to a “background check” for failure to file Form AR-11 after a change of address. There are likely other variants in circulation.
Below is an example of a fraudulent email that was recently sent to a foreign national. If you receive a similar email or any other suspicious email, do not click on any of the links and do not respond to any of the phone numbers or mailing addresses listed in the email. You should not provide any personal information.
USCIS has instructions on how to report such fraudulent contact here: Common Scams
Please reach out to legal counsel if you are uncertain about any communication from anyone purporting to be USCIS or a related government entity.
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EXAMPLE OF FRAUDULENT EMAIL:
From: support@dhs.uscis.gov, support@uscisalien.online, support@uscis.life
Subject: Case number: **********
To: ___________
U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20229
WWW.CBP.GOV
Case Number: *********
Case Category: Act (INA) section 265 (8 U.S.C 1305)
Status: Warrant issued for background Check.
Immigrant Name: ___________
This is to notify you that USCIS has issued a warrant for background check under Act (INA) section 265 (8 U.S.C 1305) . USCIS found that you have failed to update your AR-11(Alien’s Change of Address Card).
As per the Act (INA) section 265 (8 U.S.C 1305), Failure to report a change of address is punishable by fine or imprisonment and/or removal from the United States.
The United States Department of Justice will contact you for background check, Though due to the impact of COVID-19, Please expect some delay in response. We encourage you to register yourself for a background check and AR-11 update at our toll free line- 1833-858-0131 (Monday to Friday, 09:00 EST – 14:00 EST).
According to USA Immigration law you are bound to follow all protocols and must cooperate with federal officers for the verification of documents. In the event of non cooperation from immigrants, will lead to his/her arrest, punishable with fine/imprisonment or removal from the USA. Any immigrants with children below 18 years of age, children will be sent to foster homes till the time the investigation is not over.
For more information please visit us at WWW.USCIS.GOV or click https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/ar-11.pdf
Kind Regards
Director General
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: Change of Address 1344 Pleasants Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
www.uscis.gov
